
Voltaire
History · Drama
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.
Top Cast


George Arliss
George Arliss
Voltaire
George Arliss
Voltaire


Margaret Lindsay
Margaret Lindsay
Nanette Calas
Margaret Lindsay
Nanette Calas


Doris Kenyon
Doris Kenyon
Mme. Pompadour
Doris Kenyon
Mme. Pompadour


Alan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray
Count de Sarnac
Alan Mowbray
Count de Sarnac


Reginald Owen
Reginald Owen
King Louis XV
Reginald Owen
King Louis XV


Theodore Newton
Theodore Newton
François
Theodore Newton
François


Gordon Westcott
Gordon Westcott
The Captain
Gordon Westcott
The Captain


Murray Kinnell
Murray Kinnell
Emile, Voltaire's Servant
Murray Kinnell
Emile, Voltaire's Servant


Doris Lloyd
Doris Lloyd
Mme. Clarion, Actress
Doris Lloyd
Mme. Clarion, Actress


David Torrence
David Torrence
Dr. Tronchin
David Torrence
Dr. Tronchin
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