Madame X (1937)
I MADE ONE MISTAKE...AND I HAVE MORE THAN PAID FOR IT!
An alcoholic woman was charged and tried for murder and a young defense attorney, unaware that she is his mother, takes the assignment to defend her in court.
Director: Sam Wood
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 1, 1937
Cast
- Gladys George - Jacqueline Fleuriot / Miss Pran / Madame X
- Warren William - Bernard Fleuriot
- John Beal - Raymond Fleuriot
- Reginald Owen - Maurice Dourel
- William Henry - Hugh Fariman Jr.
- Henry Daniell - Lerocle
- Phillip Reed - Jean Rochin
- Lynne Carver - Helene
- Emma Dunn - Rose, Fleuriot's Houskeeper
- Ruth Hussey - Annette
Screenplay
- Alexandre Bisson (Theatre Play)
- John Meehan (Screenplay)
- James Kevin McGuinness (Screenplay)
- Zacharias Yaconelli (Lyricist)
Music: David Snell
Cinematography: John F. Seitz
Editing: Frank E. Hull
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy
Keywords
banishment, lawyer, alcoholic, courtroom, hidden identity, murder trial, fallen woman, social scandal, protective mother, adulterous wife, noble woman, criminal defense attorney, cruel husband, alcoholic woman, web of lies
More Films by Director: Sam Wood
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame X about?
- An alcoholic woman was charged and tried for murder and a young defense attorney, unaware that she is his mother, takes the assignment to defend her in court.
- Who directed Madame X?
- Madame X was directed by Sam Wood.
- Who stars in Madame X?
- Madame X stars Gladys George, Warren William, John Beal, Reginald Owen, William Henry, Henry Daniell.
- How long is Madame X?
- Madame X has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 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.
- What are the themes of Madame X?
- The themes of Madame X include: Courtroom Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.