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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1931-10-23
Languageen
Runtime1h 15m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

5.9(27)
•1931•1h 15m

The Sin of Madelon Claudet

Drama

Overview

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

Director
Edgar Selwyn
Writing & Screenplay
Charles MacArthurBen Hecht
Cinematography
Oliver T. Marsh

Principal Cast

16 credited
Helen Hayes
Helen HayesMadelon Claudet
Lewis Stone
Lewis StoneCarlo Boretti
Neil Hamilton
Neil HamiltonLarry Maynard
Cliff Edwards
Cliff EdwardsVictor Lebeau
Robert Young
Robert YoungDr.Claudet
Jean Hersholt
Jean HersholtDr. Dulac
Marie Prevost
Marie PrevostRosalie
Karen Morley
Karen MorleyAlice
Charles Winninger
Charles WinningerPhotographer
Alan Hale
Alan HaleHubert

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