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6.0/10 • 8

1929-08-17 • 1h 35m

Drama

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.

Directors
Lionel Barrymore
Editors
William S. Gray

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Ruth Chatterton

    Ruth Chatterton

    Jacqueline Floriot

  2. Lewis Stone

    Lewis Stone

    Louis Floriot

  3. Raymond Hackett

    Raymond Hackett

    Raymond Floriot

  4. Sidney Toler

    Sidney Toler

    Dr. Merivel

  5. Carroll Nye

    Carroll Nye

    Darrell, a Naval Officer

  6. Eugenie Besserer

    Eugenie Besserer

    Rose, Floriot's Servant

  7. Chappell Dossett

    Chappell Dossett

    Judge

  8. Claude King

    Claude King

    Valmorin, the Prosecutor

  9. Richard Carle

    Richard Carle

    Perissard

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Frank F

Apr 5, 2018

8/10

A fantastic story and excellent performance, given that this is an early (1929) talkie. Yes, the film suffers from the technical limitations of the time (audio, fixed lenses and single camera shots) as well as an acting style which is in the transition from silent to talkie, but these are fairly easy to overlook. Actually the sound is quite good. Many films suffered from clomping on every footstep, this one does not.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
paris, franceblackmailmurderpre-codeunforgivenfallen woman