Major Walsin-Esterhazy — The Life of Emile Zola Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Barrat

Appears in

The Life of Emile Zola (1937)

Role

Minor

Relationships (2)

• Major Walsin-Esterhazy — Narrative Thematic Contrast — Nana (Erin O'Brien-Moore)

  Military corruption stands in direct opposition to literary social exposure.

• Major Walsin-Esterhazy — Conflict Arch Enemy — Maitre Labori (Donald Crisp)

  Legal defender versus actual traitor in a high-stakes judicial battle.

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