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The Life of Emile Zola (1937): movie guide
The Life of Emile Zola (1937) is a Drama, History running about 116 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 164 votes. Notable cast includes Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1937-09-09
- Runtime: 116 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1937-09-09
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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 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 highlights
The Life of Emile Zola features Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp, Erin O'Brien-Moore. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1937-09-09. Runtime: 116 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (164 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Life of Emile Zola?
- The Life of Emile Zola is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Life of Emile Zola?
- The Life of Emile Zola runs about 116 minutes.
- Who stars in The Life of Emile Zola?
- Cast highlights include Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp, Erin O'Brien-Moore.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Life of Emile Zola?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
