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Voltaire

(1933)

Overview

Writer and philosopher Voltaire, loyal to his king, Louis XV of France, nonetheless writes scathingly of the king's disdain for the rights and needs of his people. Louis admires Voltaire, but is increasingly influenced against him by his minister, the Count de Sarnac.

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Original TitleVoltaire

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1933-08-05

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 12m

Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures

Genres

  • History
  • Drama