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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.
- Lullaby, 1923 play, by Edward Knoblock
- Irving Thalberg
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
1h 14m 1931. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A woman takes to the streets to provide for her illegitimate son. Cast & Crew. Read More. Edgar Selwyn. Director. Helen Hayes. Madelon [Claudet] Lewis Stone. Carlo Boretti. Neil Hamilton. Larry. Robert Young.
- Edgar Selwyn, Earl Taggert
- Helen Hayes
Desperate to provide for her son, Madelon takes up with Carlo (Lewis Stone), who provides her with money and jewels, but the jewelry turns out to be stolen, and Madelon is imprisoned. After she...
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- Edgar Selwyn
- Drama
- Helen Hayes
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.
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The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) Directed by Edgar Selwyn Genres - Drama | Sub-Genres - Melodrama | Release Date - Oct 24, 1931 (USA) | Run Time - 73 min. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - NR
Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school. Edgar Selwyn. Director. Charles MacArthur.
