Madame X (1929)
The Newest and Greatest All-Talking Motion Picture
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.
Director: Lionel Barrymore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 17, 1929
Cast
- Ruth Chatterton - Jacqueline Floriot
- Lewis Stone - Louis Floriot
- Raymond Hackett - Raymond Floriot
- Sidney Toler - Dr. Merivel
- Carroll Nye - Darrell, a Naval Officer
- Eugenie Besserer - Rose, Floriot's Servant
- Chappell Dossett - Judge
- Claude King - Valmorin, the Prosecutor
- Richard Carle - Perissard
- John P. Edington - Doctor
Screenplay
- Alexandre Bisson (Theatre Play)
- Willard Mack (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Arthur Reed
Editing: William S. Gray
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
paris, france, blackmail, murder, pre-code, unforgiven, fallen woman
More Films by Director: Lionel Barrymore
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame X about?
- 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.
- Who directed Madame X?
- Madame X was directed by Lionel Barrymore.
- Who stars in Madame X?
- Madame X stars Ruth Chatterton, Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett, Sidney Toler, Carroll Nye, Eugenie Besserer.
- How long is Madame X?
- Madame X has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Madame X?
- Madame X is a Drama film.
- Where was Madame X produced?
- Madame X was produced in United States of America.