Finding his sweetheart, Christine, in the arms of a German officer, Price joins the French Air Legion. Christine is later revealed to be the spy whom Price has been ordered to drop behind enemy lines. They are reconciled, are captured by the Germans, and are rescued by his unit.
Direction
Wellman brings authentic WWI pilot experience to every aerial sequence.
Acting
Gary Cooper's early star-making intensity—before he learned to talk.
Practical Effects
Genuine dogfight footage that'll make you forget CGI exists.
Director
William A. Wellman
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