Without Orders (1936)

Drama

At Portland, Oregon, playboy pilot Len Kendrick (Vinton Haworth) lands at the end of a cross-country record flight, met by his father J.P. Kendrick (Charley Grapewin) 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 (Sally Eilers) who is dating veteran pilot "Wad" Madison (Robert Armstrong). Len dates her sister Penny (Frances Sage) 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.

Updated Oct 10 2016

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US -

1936-10-22

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Runtime: 64 mins Rating: 6.0

Cast

Robert Armstrong

Wad. Madison

Ward Bond

Tim Casey

Charley Grapewin

J.P. Kendrick

Grace Hayle

Fat Lady at Airport

Helen Westcott

Little Girl

Jack Mulhall

Jake - the Airport Guard

Arthur Loft

Air Controller Calkins

Frank Mills

Radio Reporter