Without Orders_
"PETER B. KYNE'S SKY THRILLER!"
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.
Starring
Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Without Orders was released 90 years ago in 1936.
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 L...
Without Orders is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 4m.
CAST (20)
Sally Eilers
Kay Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Wad. Madison
FS
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
EH
Eddie Hart
Bartender
Grace Hayle
Fat Lady at Airport
Al Hill
Reporter
HJ
Harry Jans
Passenger Seeing Len Bail Out
Frank Marlowe
Pilot at Airport
Frank Mills
Radio Reporter
Jack Mulhall
Jake - the Airport Guard
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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.
How long is Without Orders?
Without Orders has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Who stars in Without Orders?
The cast of Without Orders includes Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage, Charley Grapewin, Vinton Hayworth.
What is the rating of Without Orders?
Without Orders has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama