The Lone Eagle

Story

Synopsis

During WWI to prove his mettle against a charge of cowardice to everyone including his girl Mimi, American pilot Lieutenant Billy Holmes accepts an assignment with the Royal Flying Corps. He downs a German aircraft piloted by the brother of squadron leader Lebrun. Out of bitterness Lebrun challenges him to a dogfight from which Billy emerges victorious restoring his lustre and reputation.

Director

Emory Johnson

Writers

John B. Clymer, Emilie Johnson, Howard Blanchard

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

18 September 1927

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Raymond Keane

  Lieutenant William Holmes

• 

  Barbara Kent

  Mimi

• 

  Nigel Barrie

  Captain Richardson

• 

  Jack Pennick

  Sven Linder

• 

  Donald Stuart

  Red McGibbons

• Cuyler Supplee

  Lebrun

• Marcella Daly

  Nannette