This film is one where -- thank goodness -- Edward G. Robinson has an opportunity to once again star in a vehicle where he is not a gangster...and such non-gangster roles are the ones that I most enjoy him in (another favorite is "Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet").
From consulting Wikipedia, it appears that this film's script is more faithful to the story of Julius Reuter than most bio-pics tend to be toward their subjects. It's an interesting story, well told, with a group of supporting actors that lend authority to the script. You'll recognize many of them, but I'll single out Nigel Bruce who, for a change, isn't a buffoon! Eddie Albert has a thankless role, and to be honest, I don't find his performance here very favorable...but perhaps it's because of the character he plays. Edna Best is fine as Reuter's wife, and other favorites such as Albert Bassermann (who was not very prolific in the movies) and Otto Kruger make this a fine cast.
Well worth watching for both a good, solid story and the fine acting talents of Edward G. Robinson.
From consulting Wikipedia, it appears that this film's script is more faithful to the story of Julius Reuter than most bio-pics tend to be toward their subjects. It's an interesting story, well told, with a group of supporting actors that lend authority to the script. You'll recognize many of them, but I'll single out Nigel Bruce who, for a change, isn't a buffoon! Eddie Albert has a thankless role, and to be honest, I don't find his performance here very favorable...but perhaps it's because of the character he plays. Edna Best is fine as Reuter's wife, and other favorites such as Albert Bassermann (who was not very prolific in the movies) and Otto Kruger make this a fine cast.
Well worth watching for both a good, solid story and the fine acting talents of Edward G. Robinson.