Dreyfus (1931)
A Page Torn from History!
In 1894, French officer Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted for the treasonous acts of another man, Major Esterhazy. When investigations begin into the dubious evidence used in the trial, an institutional coverup begins, aided by fears of army disgrace and anti-Semitic paranoia against Dreyfus. But a determined group, headed by prominent author Émile Zola, leads a mounting public call to reopen the Dreyfus case.
Director: F. W. Kraemer, Milton Rosmer
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 18, 1931
Cast
- Cedric Hardwicke - Captain Alfred Dreyfus
- Charles Carson - Colonel Georges Picquart
- George Merritt - Émile Zola
- Sam Livesey - Fernand Labori
- Beatrix Thomson - Lucie Dreyfus
- Garry Marsh - Major Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy
- Henry Caine - Colonel Hubert-Joseph Henry
- George Skillan - Major Armand du Paty de Clam
- Leonard Shepherd - Georges Clemenceau
- Arthur Hardy - General Auguste Mercier
Screenplay
- Reginald Berkeley
- Walter C. Mycroft
- Wilhelm Herzog (Theatre Play)
- Hans Rehfisch (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Walter J. Harvey, Horace Wheddon
Editing: John Harlow
Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
espionage, biography, antisemitism, french history, military cover-up
More Films by Director: F. W. Kraemer, Milton Rosmer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreyfus about?
- In 1894, French officer Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted for the treasonous acts of another man, Major Esterhazy. When investigations begin into the dubious evidence used in the trial, an institutional coverup begins, aided by fears of army disgrace and anti-Semitic paranoia against Dreyfus. But a determined group, headed by prominent author Émile Zola, leads a mounting public call to reopen the Dreyfus case.
- Who directed Dreyfus?
- Dreyfus was directed by F. W. Kraemer, Milton Rosmer.
- Who stars in Dreyfus?
- Dreyfus stars Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Carson, George Merritt, Sam Livesey, Beatrix Thomson, Garry Marsh.
- How long is Dreyfus?
- Dreyfus has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Dreyfus?
- Dreyfus is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Dreyfus produced?
- Dreyfus was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Dreyfus?
- The themes of Dreyfus include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.