Without Orders
“PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!”
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.
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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
Robert Frazer
CCC Camp Supervisor
Eddie Hart
Bartender
Grace Hayle
Fat Lady at Airport
Al Hill
Reporter
Harry Jans
Passenger Seeing Len Bail Out
Frank Marlowe
Pilot at Airport
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund L. Hartmann, J. Robert Bren
- Original Title
- Without Orders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Edmund L. Hartmann, J. Robert Bren, Peter B. Kyne
J. Roy Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Without Orders
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What is Without Orders about?
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.
Who directed Without Orders?
Without Orders was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Without Orders?
The principal cast of Without Orders includes Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage, Charley Grapewin, Vinton Hayworth.
When was Without Orders released and how long is it?
Without Orders was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Without Orders?
Without Orders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).