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.
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Hazel BrooksTaxi Driver / German Spy
Marc CramerGerman Spy in Taxi
Richard CranePhillip
Donald CurtisBill Beck
Connie GilchristPhillip's Mother
Selmer JacksonChief of Radio Intelligence Division
Lee PhelpsBit Role
Emmett VoganAide to Chief of Radio Intelligence DivisionMovie DNA
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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.
How long is Patrolling the Ether?
Patrolling the Ether has a runtime of 21 minutes.