A Dispatch from Reuter's (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, A Dispatch from Reuter's is a drama and history film directed by William Dieterle, running about 90 minutes. “NO ONE KNOWS HIM...HIS SHADOW COVERS THE WORLD! Who is this mystery man...who changed the fate of nations?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. German Julius Reuter sends 19th-century news by carrier pigeon and then by wire, founding a news agency.
Who’s in it. A Dispatch from Reuter's stars Edward G. Robinson as Paul Julius Reuter, Edna Best as Ida Magnus Reuter, Eddie Albert as Max Wagner and Albert Bassermann as Franz Geller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Dispatch from Reuter's has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dispatch from Reuter's page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dispatch from Reuter's tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dispatch from Reuter's (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Dispatch from Reuter's change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Dispatch from Reuter's worth watching?
- A Dispatch from Reuter's holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Dispatch from Reuter's?
- A Dispatch from Reuter's stars Edward G. Robinson, Edna Best, Eddie Albert, Albert Bassermann and Gene Lockhart.