Voltaire(1933)
Beautiful women were pawns in the dangerous game he played with kings and nations!
Voltaire Synopsis
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.
Voltaire (1933) is a history and drama film directed by John G. Adolfi, released on August 5, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars George Arliss, Margaret Lindsay, Doris Kenyon and Alan Mowbray. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Adolfi
- Writers:
- Paul Green, Maude T. Howell, George Gibbs
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Voltaire Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Arliss
as Voltaire
Margaret Lindsay
as Nanette Calas
Doris Kenyon
as Mme. Pompadour
Alan Mowbray
as Count de Sarnac
Reginald Owen
as King Louis XV
Theodore Newton
as François
Gordon Westcott
as The Captain
Murray Kinnell
as Emile, Voltaire's Servant
Doris Lloyd
as Mme. Clarion, Actress
David Torrence
as Dr. Tronchin
John George
as Protester in Montage
Key crew
Directed by John G. Adolfi, written by Paul Green, Maude T. Howell and George Gibbs.
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Voltaire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Voltaire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Voltaire?
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The main cast of Voltaire (1933) includes George Arliss, Margaret Lindsay, Doris Kenyon, Alan Mowbray and Reginald Owen. The film was directed by John G. Adolfi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Voltaire released?
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Voltaire was released on August 5, 1933 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Voltaire worth watching?
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Voltaire (1933) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.