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The Lone Eagle

September 18, 1927

60 minutes

Emory Johnson

Drama

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

September 18, 1927

Runtime

60 minutes

Director

Emory Johnson

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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