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The Life of Emile Zola (1937)

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.

  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul MuniPaul MuniEmile Zola
  • Photo of Gale SondergaardGale SondergaardLucie Dreyfus
  • Photo of Joseph SchildkrautJoseph SchildkrautCapt. Alfred Dreyfus
  • Photo of Gloria HoldenGloria HoldenAlexandrine Zola
  • Photo of Donald CrispDonald CrispMaitre Labori
  • Photo of Erin O'Brien-MooreErin O'Brien-MooreNana
  • Photo of John LitelJohn LitelCharpentier
  • Photo of Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillColonel Picquart
  • Photo of Morris CarnovskyMorris CarnovskyAnatole France
  • Photo of Louis CalhernLouis CalhernMajor Dort

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