CinemaOSMovie · 1929 · 1h 35m · NR

Madame X

The Newest and Greatest All-Talking Motion Picture

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A young, unfaithful wife and mother is thrown out by her cold, unforgiving husband, the Attorney General of France. She is barred from ever seeing her three year old son again despite her earnest attempts to make amends. For many years the mother seeks refuge overseas and in Absinthe. In the end, her son, a young and promising lawyer unknowingly defends her in court. Ruth Chatterton gives a marvelous performance in this early talkie in her portrayal of Madame X.

Directed byLionel Barrymore

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
August 17, 1929
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ruth Chatterton

Ruth Chatterton

Jacqueline Floriot

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Louis Floriot

Raymond Hackett

Raymond Hackett

Raymond Floriot

Sidney Toler

Sidney Toler

Dr. Merivel

Carroll Nye

Carroll Nye

Darrell, a Naval Officer

Eugenie Besserer

Eugenie Besserer

Rose, Floriot's Servant

Chappell Dossett

Judge

Claude King

Claude King

Valmorin, the Prosecutor

Richard Carle

Richard Carle

Perissard

John P. Edington

Doctor

Creative team
Directed by
Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore

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