Patrolling the Ether (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Patrolling the Ether is a crime film directed by Paul Burnford, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Patrolling the Ether stars Hazel Brooks as Taxi Driver / German Spy, Marc Cramer as German Spy in Taxi, Richard Crane as Phillip and Donald Curtis as Bill Beck, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patrolling the Ether page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patrolling the Ether tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patrolling the Ether (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Patrolling the Ether change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Patrolling the Ether?
- Patrolling the Ether stars Hazel Brooks, Marc Cramer, Richard Crane, Donald Curtis and Connie Gilchrist.
- When was Patrolling the Ether released?
- Patrolling the Ether was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.