Without Orders (1936)
PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!
1936-10-22
United States of America
64 Min.
PG-13
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
Kay Armstrong
Wad. Madison
Penny Armstrong
J.P. Kendrick
Len Kendrick
Tim Casey
Mrs. Maddy Overhose
Air Controller Calkins
Commerce Airline Inspector
Worried Man Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Worried Lady Awaiting Salt Lake Flight
Co-Pilot