In the tradition of such earlier Universal serials as
Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim, the 12-chapter
Radio Patrol was based on a popular comic strip, this one created by
Eddie Sullivan and Charlie Schmidt.
Grant Withers heads the cast as "radio cop" Pat O'Hara, at present the protector of young Pinky Adams (
Mickey Rentschler). Pinky's father, the inventor of a new bulletproof steel, has been murdered, and the villains intend to kidnap the boy and force him to reveal his dad's secret formula. With the help of Molly Selkirk (
Katherine Hughes), Pat prevents the bad guys from getting their slimy hands on Pinky. He also proves that the mastermind behind the crooks is the highly respected owner of a huge steel factory. Featured prominently in the cast is the talented German shepherd
Silver Wolf, here cast as "Irish." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide