MOVIE · 1929
Madame X
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.
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Story
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.
CAST
Featured cast
Ruth ChattertonJacqueline Floriot
Lewis StoneLouis Floriot
Raymond HackettRaymond Floriot
Sidney TolerDr. Merivel
Carroll NyeDarrell, a Naval Officer
Eugenie BessererRose, Floriot's Servant
Claude KingValmorin, the ProsecutorMORE TO EXPLORE
