6.3Madame X · 1929
Madame X (1929) is a Drama film directed by Lionel Barrymore, starring Ruth Chatterton, Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett.
Drama
6.3Overview
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
Ruth Chatterton, Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett, Sidney Toler, Carroll Nye, Eugenie Besserer, Chappell Dossett, Claude King
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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.
When was "Madame X" released?
Madame X was released in 1929.
Who stars in "Madame X"?
The cast includes Ruth Chatterton, Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett, Sidney Toler.
