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A Dispatch from Reuters
“NO ONE KNOWS HIM...HIS SHADOW COVERS THE WORLD! Who is this mystery man...who changed the fate of nations?”
6.4 / 10• 1940• 1h 30m•NR• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Edward G. Robinson
Paul Julius Reuter
Lead
Edna Best
Ida Magnus Reuter
Eddie Albert
Max Wagner
Albert Bassermann
Franz Geller
Gene Lockhart
Otto Bauer
Otto Kruger
Dr. Magnus
Nigel Bruce
Sir Randolph Persham
Montagu Love
Delane
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. William Dieterle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Dispatch from Reuters is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
