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A Dispatch From Reuters

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In 19th century England, journalist Paul Julius Reuter (Edward G. Robinson) and his partner, Max Wagner (Eddie Albert), 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 business creates a faster telegraph system, Reuter must transmit high-profile news to stay on top of the industry, in this biopic based on true events.

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Jithin K A simplified and romanticized Biopic as fit to the 40s Hollywood without too much ambition. It's fun to see how the news agency came to be and some of the simplified look at the moral questions of the time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Steve D The story is all over the place and not interesting. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Dieterle

Director

Edward G. Robinson

Paul Julius Reuter

Edna Best

Ida Magnus Reuter

Eddie Albert

Max Wagner

Albert Basserman

Franz Geller

Gene Lockhart

Otto Bauer
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Synopsis In 19th century England, journalist Paul Julius Reuter (Edward G. Robinson) and his partner, Max Wagner (Eddie Albert), 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 business creates a faster telegraph system, Reuter must transmit high-profile news to stay on top of the industry, in this biopic based on true events.
Director
William Dieterle
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
Milton Krims
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 20, 2016
Runtime
1h 29m