The Life of Emile Zola poster

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

The Life of Emile Zola

19371h 56mDramaHistory
6.7

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Trailer

The Life of Emile Zola Official Trailer #1 - Henry O'Neill Movie (1937) HD · plays on YouTube

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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.

Directed by
William Dieterle

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Details

Released
September 9, 1937
Runtime
1h 56m
Status
Released
Language
EN
Country
United States of America

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