Without Orders

Without Orders

PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!

NR 1936 · 64 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

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.

Directed by Lew Landers · Written by J. Robert Bren

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Sally Eilers Kay Armstrong
Robert Armstrong Wad. Madison
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
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

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