

The Sin of Madelon Claudet
1931-10-23 · 75 min · ★ 5.8
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 HayesMadelon Claudet
Lewis StoneCarlo Boretti
Neil HamiltonLarry Maynard
Cliff EdwardsVictor Lebeau
Robert YoungDr.Claudet
Jean HersholtDr. Dulac
Marie PrevostRosalie
Karen MorleyAlice
Charles WinningerPhotographer
Alan HaleHubert
Halliwell HobbesRoget
Russ PowellClaudet
Frankie DarroLarry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited)
Frank ReicherArresting Detective (uncredited)
Virginia SaleCharity Ward Nun (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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