Without Orders (1936) — drama film. Directed by Lew Landers. Starring Sally Eilers, Robert Armstrong, Frances Sage, Charley Grapewin. This page maps 5 characters and 5 relationships between them as an interactive character network.
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A reckless pilot's tragic downfall contrasts with professional duty and redemption.
Drama · 7.3/10 · 64 min · 1936
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.
