Without Orders(1936)
PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!
Without Orders 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.
Without Orders (1936) is a drama film directed by Lew Landers, released on October 22, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage and Charley Grapewin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lew Landers
- Writers:
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Peter B. Kyne, J. Robert Bren
- Cinematographer:
- J. Roy Hunt
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Without Orders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sally Eilers
as Kay Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
as Wad. Madison
- Frances Sage
Frances Sage
as Penny Armstrong
Charley Grapewin
as J.P. Kendrick
Vinton Hayworth
as Len Kendrick
Ward Bond
as Tim Casey
May Boley
as Mrs. Maddy Overhose
Arthur Loft
as Air Controller Calkins
Walter Miller
as Commerce Airline Inspector
Hooper Atchley
as Worried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Edith Craig
as Worried Lady Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Alan Curtis
as Co-Pilot
Key crew
Directed by Lew Landers, written by Edmund L. Hartmann, Peter B. Kyne and J. Robert Bren.
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Without Orders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Without Orders – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Without Orders?
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The main cast of Without Orders (1936) includes Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage, Charley Grapewin and Vinton Hayworth. The film was directed by Lew Landers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Without Orders released?
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Without Orders was released on October 22, 1936 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Without Orders worth watching?
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Without Orders (1936) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.