Without Orders

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Lew Landers

Writers

J. Robert Bren, Peter B. Kyne, Edmund L. Hartmann

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

22 October 1936

Ensemble

Cast

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  Sally Eilers

  Kay Armstrong

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  Robert Armstrong

  Wad. Madison

• Frances Sage

  Penny Armstrong

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  Charley Grapewin

  J.P. Kendrick

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  Vinton Hayworth

  Len Kendrick

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  Ward Bond

  Tim Casey

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  May Boley

  Mrs. Maddy Overhose

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  Arthur Loft

  Air Controller Calkins

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  Walter Miller

  Commerce Airline Inspector

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  Hooper Atchley

  Worried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight

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  Edith Craig

  Worried Lady Awaiting Salt Lake Flight

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  Alan Curtis

  Co-Pilot