Voltaire

Voltaire (George Arliss) is a prominent French writer and philosopher who, though loyal to his king, is unafraid to highlight the monarchy's indifference to the suffering of its people. Voltaire is largely protected from retribution by his relationship with the influential Mme. Pompadour (Doris Kenyon), but finds trouble with a manipulative palace official. Voltaire's troubles escalate when he takes in Nanette Calas (Margaret Lindsay), whose father he thinks was unfairly executed.