A Dispatch from Reuters
"NO ONE KNOWS HIM...HIS SHADOW COVERS THE WORLD! Who is this mystery man...who changed the fate of nations?"
Originally released in 1940. A Dispatch from Reuters is a drama/history film. directed by William Dieterle.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Edna Best, and Eddie Albert
Synopsis
German Julius Reuter sends 19th-century news by carrier pigeon and then by wire, founding a news agency.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Paul Julius Reuter
Edna Best
as Ida Magnus Reuter
Eddie Albert
as Max Wagner
Albert Bassermann
as Franz Geller
Gene Lockhart
as Otto Bauer
Otto Kruger
as Dr. Magnus
Nigel Bruce
as Sir Randolph Persham
Montagu Love
as Delane
James Stephenson
as Carew
Walter Kingsford
as Napoleon III
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Dispatch from Reuters about?
German Julius Reuter sends 19th-century news by carrier pigeon and then by wire, founding a news agency.
Who directed A Dispatch from Reuters?
A Dispatch from Reuters was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is A Dispatch from Reuters?
A Dispatch from Reuters has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Dispatch from Reuters released?
A Dispatch from Reuters was released on October 19, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Dispatch from Reuters?
The main cast of A Dispatch from Reuters includes Edward G. Robinson, Edna Best, Eddie Albert, Albert Bassermann, Gene Lockhart.