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Patrolling the Ether
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Patrolling the Ether

1944-04-10 · 21 min · ★ 7.0

Crime

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.

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Directors
Paul Burnford
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Hazel BrooksHazel BrooksTaxi Driver / German Spy
Marc CramerMarc CramerGerman Spy in Taxi
Richard CraneRichard CranePhillip
Donald CurtisDonald CurtisBill Beck
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristPhillip's Mother
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonChief of Radio Intelligence Division
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsBit Role
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganAide to Chief of Radio Intelligence Division

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