Madame X

Release Date: 1929-08-17

Overview: 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.

Rating: 6.1 / 10

Cast

Ruth Chatterton

as Jacqueline Floriot

Lewis Stone

as Louis Floriot

Raymond Hackett

as Raymond Floriot

Sidney Toler

as Dr. Merivel

Carroll Nye

as Darrell, a Naval Officer

Crew

Willard Mack - Dialogue
Alexandre Bisson - Theatre Play
Lionel Barrymore - Director
Cedric Gibbons - Art Direction
William S. Gray - Editor

Reviews

Frank F:

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) a...