The Sin of Madelon Claudet
1931 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
French country girl Madelon falls for artist Larry, who leaves her after she becomes pregnant. She finds help from jewel thief Carlo, but he commits suicide when the police try to arrest him. Madelon is arrested and receives a ten year term in prison for assisting him in his profession. To support her son, who does not know that she's been in prison, she becomes a street walker, allowing him to attend medical school.
Direction Edgar Selwyn
Cast Helen Hayes · Lewis Stone · Neil Hamilton · Cliff Edwards · Jean Hersholt · Marie Prevost · Robert Young · Karen Morley · Charles Winninger · Alan Hale · Halliwell Hobbes · Lennox Pawle · Russ Powell
Screenplay Charles MacArthur · Edward Knoblock
Cinematography Oliver T. Marsh
Original title The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Also known as The Lullaby
6.0
52 votes (FilmAffinity)
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