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You're about to hear a new NBC presentation, Cloak and Dagger, program number one in 90 minutes of continuous mystery and suspense on NBC. Following Cloak and Dagger, stay tuned for high adventure. Then listen to the big guy, NBC's new unique mystery series. But first, Cloak and Dagger. Are you willing to undertake a dangerous mission for the United States? Going in advance, you may never return alive. What you have just heard is a question asked during the war of agents of…

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Synopsis

In the first episode of Cloak and Dagger, the stage is set for a gripping tale of espionage during World War II. Frank Baker, an American OSS agent, is tasked with a dangerous mission: parachuting into occupied Austria to gather crucial intelligence on German troop movements. Under the guidance of Colonel Corey Ford, Frank is given a new identity, Friedrich Schmidt, a German soldier. The stakes are high, as failure could mean not only his capture but also jeopardize the safety of countless others.

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Cloak_and_Dagger_50-05-07_ep01_Frank_Bakers_Story.mp3

Cloak and Dagger, Episode 1

File 2218 - Frank Baker's Story

Sunday, May 7, 1950 · 29:30

Cloak and Dagger, Episode 1

File 2218 - Frank Baker's Story

Sunday, May 7, 1950 · 29:30

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An American OSS agent parachutes into occupied Austria on a critical spying mission, but he faces grave danger when his cover is nearly blown. The stakes rise as he must navigate enemy territory while trying to deliver vital information.

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