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The Sin of Madelon Claudet: Directed by Edgar Selwyn. With Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Robert Young. 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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- Crime, Drama, Romance
- Edgar Selwyn
- 1931-10-24
The Sin of Madelon Claudet is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Edgar Selwyn and starring Helen Hayes. The screenplay by Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht was adapted from the play The Lullaby by Edward Knoblock. It tells the story of a wrongly imprisoned woman who turns to theft and prostitution in order to support her son.
An innocent Normandy farm girl, Madelon Claudet (Helen Hayes) falls in love with a wealthy American (Neil Hamilton). He convinces her to live with him in Paris as he pursues a painting career in the fallen woman melodrama The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931). When Larry is called away to America, Madelon's troubles begin.
- Edgar Selwyn, Earl Taggert
- Helen Hayes
Release Date. Argentina. 1931. United States. October 23, 1931 (New Orleans, Louisiana, premiere) United States. October 24, 1931. United Kingdom. December 2, 1931 (London, re-titled)
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The Sin of Madelon Claudet Released Oct 24, 1931 1h 13m Drama List Reviews 67% Audience Score 100+ Ratings French farm girl Madelon Claudet (Helen Hayes) falls in love with Larry (Neil...
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Summaries. Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school. 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.
