Without Orders (1936)
PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!
At Portland, Oregon, playboy pilot Len Kendrick lands at the end of a cross-country record flight, met by his father J.P. Kendrick who owns Amalgamated Air Lines. Len is a media darling, adored by fans for his daring flights. He is in love with Amalgamated stewardess Kay Armstrong who is dating veteran pilot "Wad" Madison. Len dates her sister Penny who learns that his hard-drinking and recklessness has caused the death of his co-pilot. Penny knows that he was drinking before the fateful flight and only escaped prosecution by bribing a bartender. She leaves Len who ends up at Amalgamated as a line pilot, being tutored by Wad.
| Movie ID | 109437 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Lew Landers |
| Main cast | Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage, Charley Grapewin, Vinton Hayworth, Ward Bond, May Boley, Arthur Loft |
| Release date | 22 October 1936 |
| Release year | 1936 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 64 min (1h 4m) |
| Rating | 7.3 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | RKO Radio Pictures |
Director: Lew Landers
Writers: Edmund L. Hartmann, Peter B. Kyne, J. Robert Bren
Top cast
Sally EilersKay Armstrong
Robert ArmstrongWad. Madison
Frances SagePenny Armstrong
Charley GrapewinJ.P. Kendrick
Vinton HayworthLen Kendrick
Ward BondTim Casey
May BoleyMrs. Maddy Overhose
Arthur LoftAir Controller Calkins
Walter MillerCommerce Airline Inspector
Hooper AtchleyWorried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Edith CraigWorried Lady Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Alan CurtisCo-Pilot
Robert FrazerCCC Camp Supervisor
Eddie HartBartender
Grace HayleFat Lady at Airport
Al HillReporter
Harry JansPassenger Seeing Len Bail Out
Frank MarlowePilot at Airport
Frank MillsRadio Reporter
Jack MulhallJake - the Airport Guard
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