The Lone Eagle (1927)
During WWI to prove his mettle against a charge of cowardice to everyone including his girl Mimi, American pilot Lieutenant Billy Holmes accepts an assignment with the Royal Flying Corps. He downs a German aircraft piloted by the brother of squadron leader Lebrun. Out of bitterness Lebrun challenges him to a dogfight from which Billy emerges victorious restoring his lustre and reputation.
Director: Emory Johnson
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Raymond Keane as Lieutenant William Holmes |
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Barbara Kent as Mimi |
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Nigel Barrie as Captain Richardson |
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Jack Pennick as Sven Linder |
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Donald Stuart as Red McGibbons |
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Cuyler Supplee as Lebrun |
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Marcella Daly as Nannette |
| Directing | Emory Johnson | Director |
| Writing | Emilie Johnson | Writer |
| Writing | John B. Clymer | Writer |
| Writing | Howard Blanchard | Story |
| Crew | Arthur L. Todd | Cinematography |
| Production | Carl Laemmle Jr. | Producer |