Without Orders (1936)

7.3/10 64 min Drama

Overview

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

Sally Eilers

Kay Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Wad. Madison

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

Edith Craig

Worried Lady Awaiting Salt Lake Flight

Alan Curtis

Co-Pilot

Robert Frazer

CCC Camp Supervisor

Grace Hayle

Fat Lady at Airport

Al Hill

Reporter

Frank Marlowe

Pilot at Airport

Frank Mills

Radio Reporter

Jack Mulhall

Jake - the Airport Guard

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