Madame X
1929, English. Directed by Lionel Barrymore.
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A young, unfaithful wife and mother is thrown out by her cold, unforgiving husband, the Attorney General of France. She is barred from ever seeing her three year old son again despite her earnest attempts to make amends. For many years the mother seeks refuge overseas and in Absinthe. In the end, her son, a young and promising lawyer unknowingly defends her in court. Ruth Chatterton gives a marvelous performance in this early talkie in her portrayal of Madame X.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lionel BarrymoreDirector
- Ruth ChattertonJacqueline Floriot
- Lewis StoneLouis Floriot
- Raymond HackettRaymond Floriot
- Sidney TolerDr. Merivel
- Carroll NyeDarrell, a Naval Officer
- Eugenie BessererRose, Floriot's Servant
- Chappell DossettJudge
- Claude KingValmorin, the Prosecutor
- Richard CarlePerissard
- John P. EdingtonDoctor
- Mitchell LewisColonel Hanby
- Holmes HerbertNoel
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1929
- Country
- United States of America
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Madame X runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Madame X is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Madame X isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Madame X?
If you liked Madame X, try Madame X, No Man of Her Own, I Confess.
Who directed Madame X?
Madame X (1929) was directed by Lionel Barrymore and stars Ruth Chatterton, Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett.