How did The Life of Emile Zola perform at the box office and Academy Awards?

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The 1937 film The Life of Emile Zola, directed by William Dieterle, was a significant success both commercially and critically. It was a box-office success and earned the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking the first time Warner Brothers won in that category. Additionally, William Dieterle received his only Oscar nomination for Best Director for his work on the film.1