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Without Orders

Without Orders

19361h 4m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1936

Runtime

1h 4m

Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 4m
Oct 22, 1936
Languages
English
Director
Lew Landers
Lew Landers
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

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