Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) is a drama film directed by Edgar Selwyn, released on October 23, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton and Cliff Edwards. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
Helen Hayes
as Madelon Claudet
Lewis Stone
as Carlo Boretti
Neil Hamilton
as Larry Maynard
Cliff Edwards
as Victor Lebeau
Robert Young
as Dr.Claudet
Jean Hersholt
as Dr. Dulac
Marie Prevost
as Rosalie
Karen Morley
as Alice
Charles Winninger
as Photographer
Alan Hale
as Hubert
Halliwell Hobbes
as Roget
Lennox Pawle
as St. Jacques
Directed by Edgar Selwyn, written by Charles MacArthur, Edward Knoblock and Ben Hecht, produced by Irving Thalberg.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 27 ratings.
Though the thrust of the story here is pretty well trammelled, it's worth a watch just to see Helen Hayes on really good form. We start as a young woman enters her husband's study to leave him a note. She is leaving him, convinced that his constant time away with an other woman is proof of his affair. Luckily, "Dr. Dulac" (Jean Hersholt) is already in the room. He sits her down and regales her with an history. That…
Reviewed on March 27, 2024
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The main cast of The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) includes Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Cliff Edwards and Robert Young. The film was directed by Edgar Selwyn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet was released on October 23, 1931 and runs for 1h 15m.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
