THRILLING DRAMA.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 192, 16 August 1939, Page 10

THRILLING DRAMA.

"DAWN PATROL" AT REGENT.

A thrilling wartime aviation epic, "The Dawn Patrol," opens a season at the Kegent Theatre on Friday. This brilliant film of dare-devil air heroes tells a tale of heroism and tragedy that M'ere daily portion of the brave young knights of the air ■who engaged in aerial combat over the western front during the early days of the "World War. It is a story of fast action and bitter tragedy, a story of 'bravery and sacrifice. The leading part is taken by that outstanding actor, Errol Flynn. who made such a great success of his title role in "Robin Hood, ' to do even greater acting in this nlm David Niven. who may be remembered for his fine performance in VV litnering Heights." reaches a new level with the excellent wav in which ho handles his part in "The Dawn Patrol." Basil Rathbone, well-known to film lan> tor his cruel, villainous roles, plays a prominent part in this aviation dran-a. He may be well renirmbered for his fino performance in "Robin H-od." in which he appeared with Krvol Flynn. Donald Crisp and Molvil Cooper both execute their rules anil Prove their ability to 2 ive a great performance. The direction of the film was ■ r' at fy. 1,1 tho capable hands of Fdmund ■onld in jr. and was released through ' a fi n T ® ros - . picture is absolutelv 1 r^" ra i!f , ac tion-packed drama ( that would thrill the heart of anv audii J?" back vivid memories ' 1116 greatest war