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The Sin of Madelon Claudet
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The Sin of Madelon Claudet

1931-10-23 · 75 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school.

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Directors
Edgar Selwyn
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen HayesHelen HayesMadelon Claudet
Lewis StoneLewis StoneCarlo Boretti
Neil HamiltonNeil HamiltonLarry Maynard
Cliff EdwardsCliff EdwardsVictor Lebeau
Robert YoungRobert YoungDr.Claudet
Jean HersholtJean HersholtDr. Dulac
Marie PrevostMarie PrevostRosalie
Karen MorleyKaren MorleyAlice
Charles WinningerCharles WinningerPhotographer
Alan HaleAlan HaleHubert
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesRoget
Lennox PawleSt. Jacques
Russ PowellRuss PowellClaudet
Frankie DarroFrankie DarroLarry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited)
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherArresting Detective (uncredited)
Virginia SaleVirginia SaleCharity Ward Nun (uncredited)

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