Young Eagles (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Young Eagles is a drama film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 70 minutes. “Here's Spectacle! Breath-Taking Action in the Clouds! And a Gripping Romance in Glamorous France!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lieut. Robert Banks, an American aviator on leave in Paris, meets Mary Gordon, a young American who lives abroad, but their romance is cut short by his return to the front. In an air battle, Robert brings down and captures the Grey Eagle, Baden, and takes him to American Intelligence in Paris. Mary, ostensibly a spy for the Germans, drugs Robert, who awakens to find that his uniform has been stolen by Baden. Later, in an exciting air conflict, Baden is wounded but shoots down Robert's plane. The German rescues him, however, and takes him to an Allied hospital, assuring him of Mary's love; his faith in her is restored when he learns that she is actually a spy for U. S. Intelligence.
Who’s in it. Young Eagles stars Charles Rogers as Lieutenant Robert Banks, Jean Arthur as Mary Gordon, Paul Lukas as Von Baden and Stuart Erwin as Pudge Higgins, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Eagles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Eagles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Eagles (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Eagles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Young Eagles?
- Young Eagles stars Charles Rogers, Jean Arthur, Paul Lukas, Stuart Erwin and Virginia Bruce.
- When was Young Eagles released?
- Young Eagles was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.