Madame X (1929)
The Newest and Greatest All-Talking Motion Picture
1929-08-17
United States of America
95 Min.
PG-13
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.
Cast
Jacqueline Floriot
Louis Floriot
Raymond Floriot
Dr. Merivel
Darrell, a Naval Officer
Rose, Floriot's Servant
Judge
Valmorin, the Prosecutor
Perissard
Doctor
Colonel Hanby
Noel