In hard times just after World War I, three ex-fighter pilots manage to land jobs as Hollywood stunt fliers working for dictatorial director Von Furst..


Alright, so "The Lost Squadron" from 1932. It’s definitely one for the history buffs and anyone who digs early aviation films. If you can handle a bit of old-school melodrama and appreciate a look behind the scenes of Hollywood’s early days, you’ll probably get a kick out of it. But if you need snappy modern pacing or ...

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"Alright, so "The Lost Squadron" from 1932. It’s definitely one for the history buffs and anyone who digs early aviation films. If you can handle a bit of old-school melodrama and appreciate a look behind the scenes of Hollywood’s early days, you’ll probably get a kick out of it. But if you need snappy modern pacing or don’t have much patience for black-and-white talkies, this one might feel like a bit of a slog. It’s a specific taste, for sure. 🎬 The movie opens with these three pilots, WWI ve..."
Robert Presnell Sr., Wallace Smith, Humphrey Pearson, Herman J. Mankiewicz, Dick Grace
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