A Dispatch from Reuters (1940)
NO ONE KNOWS HIM...HIS SHADOW COVERS THE WORLD! Who is this mystery man...who changed the fate of nations?
German Julius Reuter sends 19th-century news by carrier pigeon and then by wire, founding a news agency.
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 19, 1940
Cast
- Edward G. Robinson - Paul Julius Reuter
- 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
- James Stephenson - Carew
- Walter Kingsford - Napoleon III
Screenplay
- Valentine Williams (Story)
- Milton Krims (Screenplay)
- Wolfgang Wilhelm (Story)
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, carrier pigeon
More Films by Director: William Dieterle
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.
- Who stars in A Dispatch from Reuters?
- A Dispatch from Reuters stars Edward G. Robinson, Edna Best, Eddie Albert, Albert Bassermann, Gene Lockhart, Otto Kruger.
- How long is A Dispatch from Reuters?
- A Dispatch from Reuters has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is A Dispatch from Reuters?
- A Dispatch from Reuters is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A Dispatch from Reuters produced?
- A Dispatch from Reuters was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Dispatch from Reuters?
- The themes of A Dispatch from Reuters include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.