Patrolling the Ether (1944)
1940. Sixteen year old Phillip is one of a number of amateur radio operators across the US, doing it purely as a fun hobby. He is informed by Bill Beck of the Radio and Intelligence Division (RID) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that amateur international radio communication is now banned due to spying a result of the war in Europe. Beck, on behalf of the RID, asks Phillip, however, to continue to monitor the airwaves for suspicious activity.
Director: Paul Burnford
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: April 10, 1944
Cast
- Hazel Brooks - Taxi Driver / German Spy
- Marc Cramer - German Spy in Taxi
- Richard Crane - Phillip
- Donald Curtis - Bill Beck
- Connie Gilchrist - Phillip's Mother
- Selmer Jackson - Chief of Radio Intelligence Division
- Lee Phelps - Bit Role
- Emmett Vogan - Aide to Chief of Radio Intelligence Division
Screenplay
- Alan Friedman (Story)
- DeVallon Scott (Story)
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Burnford
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Patrolling the Ether about?
- 1940. Sixteen year old Phillip is one of a number of amateur radio operators across the US, doing it purely as a fun hobby. He is informed by Bill Beck of the Radio and Intelligence Division (RID) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that amateur international radio communication is now banned due to spying a result of the war in Europe. Beck, on behalf of the RID, asks Phillip, however, to continue to monitor the airwaves for suspicious activity.
- Who directed Patrolling the Ether?
- Patrolling the Ether was directed by Paul Burnford.
- Who stars in Patrolling the Ether?
- Patrolling the Ether stars Hazel Brooks, Marc Cramer, Richard Crane, Donald Curtis, Connie Gilchrist, Selmer Jackson.
- How long is Patrolling the Ether?
- Patrolling the Ether has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Patrolling the Ether?
- Patrolling the Ether is a Crime film.
- Where was Patrolling the Ether produced?
- Patrolling the Ether was produced in United States of America.