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The Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry, presents Everett Sloan in The Enemy is Listening by Mignon G. Eberhardt. Before we tell you about our play, here's a timely tip on making things due for the duration. Peter Hunt, Provincetown artist, started it with the idea of helping people make over ugly, outdated furniture into attractive, practical pieces by the use of paint, a brush, and a saw. At the close of our…

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Synopsis

In The Enemy is Listening, part of the Cavalcade of America series, the story begins on a train where two soldiers, Bill and Pinky, are en route to their hometown before being deployed overseas. Their light-hearted conversation about their plans for leave is juxtaposed against the ominous reality of war. As they discuss their excitement to see family and friends, the narrative subtly introduces the theme of eavesdropping, hinting at the dangers that lurk in everyday interactions.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 334

The Enemy is Listening

Monday, June 7, 1943 · 29:50

Cavalcade of America, Episode 334

The Enemy is Listening

Monday, June 7, 1943 · 29:50

Summary

In The Enemy is Listening, a tense spy drama, a soldier's casual conversation on a train becomes a potential threat as enemy agents eavesdrop for critical information. The stakes rise as seemingly innocuous details may lead to dire consequences.

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