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Voltaire

Voltaire (1933)★ 6.4/10

Approved · US · 72 min · August 5, 1933

  • Drama

Directed by: John G. Adolfi

Written by: Paul Green, Maude T. Howell, George Gibbs, E. Lawrence Dudley

Voltaire criticizes King Louis XV's treatment of citizens despite his loyalty. Protected by Madame de Pompadour, he shelters Calas's daughter after her father's unjust execution. Count de Sarnac plots against the outspoken philosopher.

Directed by

John G. Adolfi

Written by

Paul GreenMaude T. HowellGeorge GibbsE. Lawrence Dudley

Cast & crew

George ArlissVoltaireDoris KenyonMme. PompadourMargaret LindsayNanette CalasReginald OwenKing Louis XVTheodore NewtonFrancoisAlan MowbrayCount De SarnacGordon WestcottThe CaptainMurray KinnellEmile - Voltaire's ServantDoris LloydMme. Clairon - ActressDouglass DumbrilleActor - Oriental King in PlayDavid TorrenceDr. TronchinTed BillingsHungry Peasant (uncredited)Heinie ConklinProtester in Montage (uncredited)Gino CorradoMusician at Versailles (uncredited)Carrie DaumeryAristocrat at Gaming Table (uncredited)Helena Phillips EvansMme. Louise Denis (uncredited)John GeorgeProtester in Montage (uncredited)Ralf HaroldeUndetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)Wallace MacDonaldUndetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)Leonard MudieMorteau (uncredited)Harry SemelsUndetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)Ivan F. SimpsonLelain - Actor (uncredited)