6.7The Life of Emile Zola · 1937
The Life of Emile Zola (1937) is a Drama / History film directed by William Dieterle, starring Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut.
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6.7Overview
A fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, Zola's complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for being a spy. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens a newspaper article exposing the truth, is charged with libel and must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
Cast
Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp, Erin O'Brien-Moore, John Litel, Henry O'Neill
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What is "The Life of Emile Zola" about?
A fictionalized account of famous French writer Emile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success writing about the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, Zola's complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for being a spy. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens a newspaper article exposing the truth, is charged with libel and must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.
When was "The Life of Emile Zola" released?
The Life of Emile Zola was released in 1937.
Who stars in "The Life of Emile Zola"?
The cast includes Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden.
