A Dispatch from Reuters
1940, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
NO ONE KNOWS HIM...HIS SHADOW COVERS THE WORLD! Who is this mystery man...who changed the fate of nations?
In 19th-century England, German journalist Paul Julius Reuter and his partner, Max Wagner, utilize messenger pigeons to connect telegraph stations across Europe. As time passes and technology outdates his system, Reuter invents a wire system that transmits news stories directly to newspapers. But when a rival creates a faster means, Reuter must transmit high-profile news to stay on top of the industry.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Edward G. RobinsonPaul Julius Reuter
- Edna BestIda Magnus Reuter
- Eddie AlbertMax Wagner
- Albert BassermannFranz Geller
- Gene LockhartOtto Bauer
- Otto KrugerDr. Magnus
- Nigel BruceSir Randolph Persham
- Montagu LoveDelane
- James StephensonCarew
- Walter KingsfordNapoleon III
- David BruceBruce
- Dickie MooreReuter as a Boy
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Valentine Williams, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Milton Krims
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Who directed A Dispatch from Reuters?
A Dispatch from Reuters (1940) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Edward G. Robinson, Edna Best, Eddie Albert.