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.
Director: Lew Landers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: October 22, 1936
Cast
- Sally Eilers - Kay Armstrong
- Robert Armstrong - Wad. Madison
- Frances Sage - Penny Armstrong
- Charley Grapewin - J.P. Kendrick
- Vinton Hayworth - Len Kendrick
- Ward Bond - Tim Casey
- May Boley - Mrs. Maddy Overhose
- Arthur Loft - Air Controller Calkins
- Walter Miller - Commerce Airline Inspector
- Hooper Atchley - Worried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Screenplay
- Edmund L. Hartmann (Screenplay)
- Peter B. Kyne (Story)
- J. Robert Bren (Screenplay)
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
stewardess, pilot
More Films by Director: Lew Landers
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Without Orders about?
- 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.
- Who directed Without Orders?
- Without Orders was directed by Lew Landers.
- Who stars in Without Orders?
- Without Orders stars Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage, Charley Grapewin, Vinton Hayworth, Ward Bond.
- How long is Without Orders?
- Without Orders has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Without Orders?
- Without Orders is a Drama film.
- Where was Without Orders produced?
- Without Orders was produced in United States of America.