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Without Orders
“PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!”
7.3 / 10• 1936• 1h 4m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sally Eilers
Kay Armstrong
Lead
Robert Armstrong
Wad. Madison
FS
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lew Landers's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Without Orders is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
