The Lone Eagle

1927•1h 0m

Drama

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.

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Universal Pictures

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Status

Released

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Cast

Raymond Keane

Lieutenant William Holmes

Barbara Kent

Mimi

Nigel Barrie

Captain Richardson

Jack Pennick

Sven Linder

Donald Stuart

Red McGibbons

Cuyler Supplee

Lebrun

Marcella Daly

Nannette

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