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5 August 1933 (USA) moreTagline:
THE GREATEST ROLE ANY ACTOR EVER PLAYED...PLAYED BY THE GREATEST ACTOR OF THEM ALL! (original ad - all caps) morePlot:
Writer and philosopher Voltaire, loyal to his king, Louis XV of France, nonetheless writes scathingly... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Arliss shines again moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | George Arliss | ... | Voltaire |
| Doris Kenyon | ... | Mme. Pompadour |
| Margaret Lindsay | ... | Nanette Calas |
| Alan Mowbray | ... | Count De Sarnac |
| Reginald Owen | ... | King Louis XV |
| Theodore Newton | ... | Francois |
| Gordon Westcott | ... | The Captain |
| David Torrence | ... | Dr. Tronchin |
| Murray Kinnell | ... | Emile, Voltaire's servant |
| Doris Lloyd | ... | Mme. Clairon, Actress |
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USA:Approved (PCA #2636-R, 3 September 1936 for re-release)Fun Stuff
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Although the onscreen source of the movie is a novel, it was never published. But modern sources say George Gibbs and E. Lawrence Dudley wrote a play for George Arliss, and it was the source adapted for the movie. The play also was never published or even produced. moreSoundtrack:
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"Voltaire" is set in Paris in 1762, as an aged Voltaire rallies the people and warns King Louis XV that the excesses of the French nobility will lead to revolution. This story provides another historical fiction vehicle for Arliss to serve as a great interpreter of historical figures.
George Arliss once again shows his talents in the lead role as Voltaire. He develops the character well through his careful mannerisms, dialogue and appearance. I enjoyed the supporting performances as well, especially Reginald Owen as the leisurely but proud King Louis XV.
The story is a decent one, and it is interesting to see the ways Voltaire manipulates his surroundings to his benefit. There is also a lot of well-placed humor in the film and great irony, particularly when Louis XV decries the traits which he possesses. Overall this film is worth seeing, in particular for another notable performance from George Arliss.