The Life of Emile Zola (1937): Cast & Where to Watch
The Life of Emile Zola is a 1937 historical drama directed by William Dieterle, starring Paul Muni as Emile Zola, Gloria Holden and Florence Roberts. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Life of Emile Zola About?
The premise of The Life of Emile Zola without spoilers.
A dramatized portrait of French novelist Émile Zola, showing his rise from struggling writer to celebrated chronicler of Paris’s darker side. When Jewish officer Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted, Zola publishes the incendiary “J’Accuse…!” article, faces libel charges, and delivers a fierce courtroom defense exposing anti‑Semitism.
The Life of Emile Zola Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- writer
- dreyfus affair
- wrongful conviction
- paris france
- national film registry
- french army
- military officer
- jewish
- 1890s
- general
- devil's island
- muckraking
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- trial
- suicide
- false accusation
- anti semitism
- 1900s
- cashiering
- literature
- french culture
- character name as title
- emile zola character
- mother son relationship
- sword
- insult
- homelessness
- mine accident
- paddy wagon
- restaurant
- cafe
- alcohol
- diary
- newspaper
- confession
- injustice
- candlelight
- vase
- gaslight
- map
- handwriting analysis
- dictation
- lawyer
- pistol
- prison
- resignation
- tobacco pipe
- letter
- justice
- riot
- angry mob
Where to Watch The Life of Emile Zola
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The Life of Emile Zola Cast & Characters
Paul Muni leads the cast as Emile Zola, with Gloria Holden as Alexandrine Zola and Florence Roberts as Madame Zola. Directed by William Dieterle; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Dieterle
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Paul Muni as Emile Zola - Gloria Holden as Alexandrine Zola
- Florence Roberts as Madame Zola
- Ralph Morgan as Commander of Paris
Also Starring in The Life of Emile Zola
· 24 more- Dickie Moore Pierre Dreyfus
- Gale Sondergaard Lucie Dreyfus
- Joseph Schildkraut Capt. Alfred Dreyfus
- Rolla Gourvitch Jeanne Dreyfus
- Henry O'Neill Colonel Picquart
- Robert Barrat Major Walsin-Esterhazy
- John Litel Charpentier
- Donald Crisp Maitre Labori
- Louis Calhern Major Dort
- Grant Mitchell Georges Clemenceau
- Robert Warwick Colonel Henry
- Franklyn Farnum
- Harry Davenport Chief of Staff
- Walter Kingsford Colonel Sandherr
- Montagu Love M. Cavaignac
- Lumsden Hare Mr. Richards
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- Vladimir Sokoloff Paul Cezanne
- Gilbert Emery Minister of War
- Frank Sheridan M. Van Cassell
- Marcia Mae Jones Helen Richards
- Paul Everton Assistant Chief of Staff
- Morris Carnovsky Anatole France
- Charles Richman M. Delagorgue
- Erin O'Brien-Moore Nana
The Life of Emile Zola Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Life of Emile Zola.
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The Life of Emile Zola FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Life of Emile Zola, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Life of Emile Zola released?
The Life of Emile Zola was released on August 11, 1937.
Who directed The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola was directed by William Dieterle.
More films by William Dieterle Who is in the cast of The Life of Emile Zola?
The Life of Emile Zola stars Paul Muni as Emile Zola, Gloria Holden as Alexandrine Zola and Florence Roberts as Madame Zola, among 28 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Life of Emile Zola?
In the US, The Life of Emile Zola is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Life of Emile Zola have a post-credit scene?
No. The Life of Emile Zola has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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