The Eagle and the Hawk

Overview

In this film, Fredric March plays a British WWI flying ace suffering from emotional fatigue. March's happy-go-lucky pilot buddy tries to help his friend forget his problems by accompanying him on leave in London. March meets a beautiful young lady, with whom he has an implicit affair.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/27/2013
UPC:	0025192052217
Original Release:	1933
Source:	Universal
Presentation:	[Full Frame]
Language:	English
Time:	1:08:00

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Fredric March	Jerry H. Young
Cary Grant	Henry Crocker
Carole Lombard	The Beautiful Lady
Guy Standing	Maj. Dunham
Jack Oakie	Mike Richards
Forrester Harvey	Hogan
Kenneth Howell	John Stevens,John Stevens
Leyland Hodgson	Kingsford
Virginia Hammond	Lady Erskine
Crauford Kent	General
Douglas Scott	Tommy Erskine,Flight Sergeant
Robert Manning	Voss
Adrienne d'Ambricourt	Fifi
Jacques Jou-Jerville	French General's Aide
Paul Cremonesi	French General
Yorke Sherwood	Taxi Driver
Lane Chandler	Flier
Dennis O'Keefe	Flier
Olaf Hytten	Story-Telling Officer

Technical Credits

Captain Oliver C. Boutellier	Stunts
Farciot Edouart	Special Effects
Loyal Griggs	Special Effects
Al Meyers	Special Effects
Stuart Walker	Director
Bayard Veiller	Producer
Dewey Wrigley	Special Effects

Editorial Reviews

A stirring and accomplished anti-war film, The Eagle and the Hawk is a little-known gem that deserves greater recognition. Although Eagle does have its flaws, including a slight tendency to get on a soapbox about its worthy message, it's told with compassion and skill and is a thoroughly captivating film. Screenwriters Seton Miller and Bogart Rogers have deftly laced the drama with some genuine humor and wit, yet haven't let it interfere with the seriousness of the picture. Seemingly inspired by the story they have adapted, they have produced work that is top drawer and emotionally affecting. Stuart Walker directs carefully; he doesn't imbue the material with a strong directorial vision, but he serves the material very nicely and creates atmosphere and tension that add to the overall effect. The action sequences have drama aplenty, but he can also play up the more romantic moments admirably. Eagle's finest asset, however, is its strong cast. Though the love story involving her is perhaps the film's weakest aspect, Carole Lombard is such a magnificent figure and brings such personality and charm to the film that one scarcely cares about how it all fits in with the rest of the show. Cary Grant, in an early part, is still defining his screen persona; it's mostly there, but there are enough slight rough edges to surprise and delight. Fredric March is simply aces in the lead role, grabbing hold of the drama and running for all it's worth. And Jack Oakie's humor makes the character's ultimate fate the more devastating. Eagle is not shown that often but is worth searching out.