The Lost Squadron
"-Not a War Picture- But a war picture in the making! -Planes flying, crashing, while below cameras grind, and an inhuman genius drives men to destruction for the supreme thrill!"
Originally released in 1932. The Lost Squadron is a drama/action film. directed by George Archainbaud. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Dix, Mary Astor, and Robert Armstrong
Synopsis
When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (18 votes)
Budget
$621K
Production budget
Box Office
$732K
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dix
as Capt. 'Gibby' Gibson
Mary Astor
as Follette Marsh
Robert Armstrong
as Lt. 'Woody' Curwood
Dorothy Jordan
as 'Pest' Curwood
Joel McCrea
as Red
Erich von Stroheim
as Arthur von Furst
Hugh Herbert
as Sergeant Fritz
Ralph Ince
as Jettick
Marjorie Peterson
as Stenographer
Ralph Lewis
as Joe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $621,000
- Revenue
- $732,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lost Squadron about?
When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.
Who directed The Lost Squadron?
The Lost Squadron was directed by George Archainbaud.
How long is The Lost Squadron?
The Lost Squadron has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Lost Squadron released?
The Lost Squadron was released on March 12, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lost Squadron?
The main cast of The Lost Squadron includes Richard Dix, Mary Astor, Robert Armstrong, Dorothy Jordan, Joel McCrea.