The Life of Emile Zola
Movie • 1937

The Life of Emile Zola

He'll hold you in silence as deep as your emotions!

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IMDb7.110K
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Why Watch

A English Drama, History film (1937) rated 7.1/10 on IMDb by 10K+ viewers — worth watching. Starring Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard.

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Synopsis

A fictionalized account of famous French writer Émile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success documenting the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a comfortable upper-class life. However, his complacency is shaken when Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is imprisoned for espionage. Realizing that Dreyfus is an innocent victim of anti-Semitism, Zola boldly pens an exposé, only to be charged with libel and now he must defend himself in a dramatic courtroom testimony.

Cast

Paul Muni
Paul Muni
Emile Zola
Gale Sondergaard
Gale Sondergaard
Lucie Dreyfus
Joseph Schildkraut
Joseph Schildkraut
Capt. Alfred Dreyfus
Gloria Holden
Gloria Holden
Alexandrine Zola
Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp
Maitre Labori
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Erin O'Brien-Moore
Nana
John Litel
John Litel
Charpentier
Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Colonel Picquart
Morris Carnovsky
Morris Carnovsky
Anatole France
Louis Calhern
Louis Calhern
Major Dort

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Is The Life of Emile Zola worth watching?

Yes, worth watching. Filmistani rates The Life of Emile Zola 75/100 (IMDb: 7.1/10).

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The Life of Emile Zola is a hit — 10K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 75/100 point to strong audience reception.

What is The Life of Emile Zola about?

A fictionalized account of famous French writer Émile Zola and his involvement in the Dreyfus Affair. After struggling to establish himself, Zola wins success documenting the unsavory side of Paris and settles into a…

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