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Patrolling the Ether (1944)

APPROVED 21 min  -  Short | Drama  -   10 April 1944 (USA)
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In the days leading up to World War II, the Radio Intelligence Division of the Federal Communications... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Burnford

Writers:

DeVallon Scott (story), Alan Friedman (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Uncredited cast:
Hazel Brooks Hazel Brooks ...
Taxi Driver / German Spy (uncredited)
Marc Cramer Marc Cramer ...
German Spy in Taxi (uncredited)
Richard Crane Richard Crane ...
Phillip (uncredited)
Donald Curtis Donald Curtis ...
Bill Beck (uncredited)
Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist ...
Phillip's Mother (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson ...
Chief of Radio Intelligence Division (uncredited)
Lee Phelps Lee Phelps ...
Bit Role (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan Emmett Vogan ...
Aide to Chief of Radio Intelligence Division (uncredited)
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Storyline

In the days leading up to World War II, the Radio Intelligence Division of the Federal Communications Commission enlists the help of amateur radio operators to determine the location of broadcasts by enemy agents in the United States. Written by David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>  

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Patrolling the Ether: A Crime Does Not Pay Subject See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This was the first movie in the USA to premiere on television. See more »