Dreyfus
“A Page Torn from History!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Gerald Kay Souper
General Raoul Le Mouton de Boisdeffre
Alexander Sarner
Matthieu Dreyfus
Frederick Leister
Edgar Demange
J. Fisher White
General Georges-Gabriel de Pellieux
Abraham Sofaer
Dubois
J. Leslie Frith
Alphonse Bertillon
Violet Howard
Marguerite
Reginald Dance
President, Zola Trial
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Kraemer, Milton Rosmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Berkeley, Wilhelm Herzog, Hans Rehfisch, Walter C. Mycroft
- Original Title
- Dreyfus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Kraemer, Milton Rosmer
Reginald Berkeley, Wilhelm Herzog, Hans Rehfisch, Walter C. Mycroft
Willy Winterstein, Walter J. Harvey, Horace Wheddon
John Harlow
Department Leadership Roster
John Harlow
Editor
F. W. Kraemer
Director
Milton Rosmer
Director
Reginald Berkeley
Writer
Willy Winterstein
Director of Photography
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Horace Wheddon
Director of Photography
Walter C. Mycroft
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreyfus
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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?
The principal cast of Dreyfus includes Cedric Hardwicke, Charles Carson, George Merritt, Sam Livesey, Beatrix Thomson.
When was Dreyfus released and how long is it?
Dreyfus was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreyfus?
Dreyfus holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).