Patrolling the Ether(1944)
Patrolling the Ether Synopsis
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.
Patrolling the Ether (1944) is a crime film directed by Paul Burnford, released on April 10, 1944 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Hazel Brooks, Marc Cramer, Richard Crane and Donald Curtis. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Burnford
- Writers:
- Alan Friedman, DeVallon Scott
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Patrolling the Ether Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hazel Brooks
as Taxi Driver / German Spy
Marc Cramer
as German Spy in Taxi
Richard Crane
as Phillip
Donald Curtis
as Bill Beck
Connie Gilchrist
as Phillip's Mother
Selmer Jackson
as Chief of Radio Intelligence Division
Lee Phelps
as Bit Role
Emmett Vogan
as Aide to Chief of Radio Intelligence Division
Key crew
Directed by Paul Burnford, written by Alan Friedman and DeVallon Scott.
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Patrolling the Ether Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Patrolling the Ether – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Patrolling the Ether?
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The main cast of Patrolling the Ether (1944) includes Hazel Brooks, Marc Cramer, Richard Crane, Donald Curtis and Connie Gilchrist. The film was directed by Paul Burnford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Patrolling the Ether released?
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Patrolling the Ether was released on April 10, 1944 and runs for 21m.
Is Patrolling the Ether worth watching?
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Patrolling the Ether (1944) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.