The Lost Squadron (1932): Cast & Plot
The Lost Squadron is a 1932 war drama directed by George Archainbaud, starring Richard Dix as Capt. 'Gibby' Gibson, Joel McCrea and Robert Armstrong. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lost Squadron About?
The premise of The Lost Squadron without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the armistice ends World War I, three disillusioned pilots struggle to find work. They accept dangerous jobs as stunt flyers for a ruthless Hollywood director who exploits their skill, filming spectacular aerial feats and crashes. The film examines the thin line between bravery and madness in a glorified war‑like spectacle.
The Lost Squadron Themes & Keywords
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- opening action scene
- air battle
- year 1918
- film actress
- biplane
- post world war one france
- pet dog
- riding the rails
- aerial fight
- airplane mechanic
- world war one veteran
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- fighter pilot
- captain
- lieutenant
- war veteran as protagonist
- war buddies
- fighter squadron
- jilted lover
- female movie star
- physically abusive husband
- sadistic man
- film in film
- film set
- out of control airplane
- plane crashes into the water
- water rescue
- plane on fire
- master dog relationship
- cemetery tombstone
- personal vengeance
- death of an airplane pilot
- police detective
- tragedy drama
- tragic romance
- hollywood
- stunt flier
- arc de triomphe paris
- obscene finger gesture
- airplane crash
- movie premiere
- megaphone
- handgun
- filmmaking
- aviator
- ambulance
- unemployment
- suicide
- self sacrifice
- sabotage
The Lost Squadron Cast & Characters
Richard Dix leads the cast as Capt. 'Gibby' Gibson, with Joel McCrea as Red and Robert Armstrong as Lt. 'Woody' Curwood. Directed by George Archainbaud; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Archainbaud
- Richard Dix as Capt. 'Gibby' Gibson
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Joel McCrea as Red - Robert Armstrong as Lt. 'Woody' Curwood
- Dorothy Jordan as 'Pest' Curwood
Also Starring in The Lost Squadron
· 16 more- Hugh Herbert Sergeant Fritz
- Mary Astor Follette Marsh
- Erich von Stroheim Arthur von Furst
- Ralph Ince Jettick
- William B. Davidson Lelewer
- Frank O'Connor Officer (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing Policeman Wanting Report (uncredited)
- Ralph Lewis Joe
- Arnold Gray Tall Actor in War Film (uncredited)
- Thomas A. Curran Night Watchman (uncredited)
- Frank Clarke Flier (uncredited)
- Leo Nomis Flier (uncredited)
- Dick Grace Flier (uncredited)
- Marjorie Peterson Stenographer
- Art Goebel Flier (uncredited)
- Freeman Lang Tall Actor in War Film (uncredited)
More from George Archainbaud
More films directed by George Archainbaud: Saginaw Trail, Pack Train, Hunt the Man Down and Border Treasure.
The Lost Squadron Plot Summary
What happens in The Lost Squadron from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the dying hours of World War I, Captain Gibby Gibson, Richard Dix, and his close friend Red, Joel McCrea, race through the skies in a perilous farewell to combat. They vow to stay together with their fellow pilot Woody Curwood, Robert Armstrong, and their steadfast mechanic Fritz, Hugh Herbert, sharing a toast and a chorus of Auld Lang Syne before heading home to an uncertain future.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lost Squadron, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Lost Squadron?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which character is a mechanic who travels with Gibby and Red to Hollywood?
The Lost Squadron Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Die letzten Vier” and “Hollywoods Satan”.
- Also known as
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- Die letzten Vier
- Hollywoods Satan
- L'ultima squadriglia
- La escuadrilla deshecha
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lost in the Stratosphere, The Lost Battalion and The Lost Patrol.
The Lost Squadron FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lost Squadron, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lost Squadron?
The Lost Squadron runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Lost Squadron released?
The Lost Squadron was released on March 10, 1932.
Who directed The Lost Squadron?
The Lost Squadron was directed by George Archainbaud.
More films by George Archainbaud Who is in the cast of The Lost Squadron?
The Lost Squadron stars Richard Dix as Capt. 'Gibby' Gibson, Joel McCrea as Red and Robert Armstrong as Lt. 'Woody' Curwood, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Lost Squadron have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lost Squadron has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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