description Hell's Angels Overview
Hell’s Angels is a 1930 war film directed by Howard Hughes and featuring Ben Lyon, James Hall, and Jean Harlow. The story centers on two brothers serving in the British Royal Flying Corps during World War I. United Artists distributed this independent epic, written by Behn and Estabrook, with dialogue overseen by James Whale.
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info Hell's Angels Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1930 |
help Hell's Angels FAQ
Is Hell's Angels about the motorcycle gang or World War I aviation?
It is a 1930 World War I aviation film, not a story about the motorcycle gang. The plot follows brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge while they serve in the British Royal Flying Corps.
Who directed Hell's Angels, and why is Howard Hughes associated with it?
Howard Hughes directed and produced the film. His aviation background shaped the movie's extensive aerial combat sequences, which became its defining spectacle.
Who plays the brothers and Jean Harlow's character?
Ben Lyon plays Monte Rutledge, James Hall plays Roy Rutledge, and Jean Harlow plays Helen. Harlow's performance helped establish her as a major Hollywood star in the early 1930s.
Which studio distributed Hell's Angels?
United Artists distributed Hell's Angels in 1930. The film was an independent production rather than a standard studio project, which made its large-scale aviation production especially unusual.
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