| Edition |
Special ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Story by Heinz Herald and Geza Herczeg. |
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Source material, Matthew Josephson's "Zola and his time." |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1937. |
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Special features include: dramatic short, The littlest diploman; musical short, Romance Road; cartoon, Ain't we got fun; audio recording of 5/8/39 Lux radio theater production starring Muni; theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Photography, Tony Gaudio ; film editor, Warren Low ; music, Max Steiner. |
| Cast |
Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden, Donald Crisp, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Henry O'Neill, Morris Carnovsky, Louis Calhern. |
| Summary |
Explores the career of the novelist who championed the cause of France's oppressed. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
English dialogue, optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish ; closed captioned. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards (1938): Best Picture, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Schildkraut), Best Writing, Screenplay |
| Subject |
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 -- Drama.
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Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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| Added Author |
Muni, Paul, 1895-1967
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Dieterle, William, 1893-1972.
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Sondergaard, Gale, 1899-1985.
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Schildkraut, Joseph, 1895-1964.
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Holden, Gloria, 1908-1991.
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Crisp, Donald, 1880-1974.
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O'Brien-Moore, Erin, 1902-1979
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O'Neill, Henry, 1891-1961.
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Carnovsky, Morris
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Calhern, Louis, 1895-1956
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Raine, Norman Reilly, 1895-1971.
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Herald, Heinz
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Herczeg, Géza, 1888-1964
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Steiner, Max, 1888-1971
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Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978.
Zola and his time.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790793075 |
| Standard No. |
012569692527 |
| Music No. |
66925 Warner Home Video |
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