The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931): Cast & Plot
The Sin of Madelon Claudet is a 1931 drama directed by Edgar Selwyn, starring Frankie Darro as Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited), Russ Powell and Helen Hayes. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Edgar Selwyn
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sin of Madelon Claudet About?
The premise of The Sin of Madelon Claudet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- painter
- lie
- theft
- melodrama
- soap opera
- son
- prison
- medical school
- suicide
- prostitution
- prostitute
- wrongful conviction
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- paris france
- trial
- photographer
- pearl necklace
- mother son relationship
- mistress
- gunfire
- gambling
- friendship
- eiffel tower paris
- detective
- childbirth
- art critic
- arranged marriage
- doctor
- illegitimacy
- self sacrifice
- character name in title
The Sin of Madelon Claudet Cast & Characters
Frankie Darro leads the cast as Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited), with Russ Powell as Claudet and Helen Hayes as Madelon Claudet. Directed by Edgar Selwyn; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edgar Selwyn
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Frankie Darro as Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited) - Russ Powell as Claudet
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Helen Hayes as Madelon Claudet -
Karen Morley as Alice
Also Starring in The Sin of Madelon Claudet
· 12 more- Robert Young Dr.Claudet
- Jean Hersholt Dr. Dulac
- Neil Hamilton Larry Maynard
- Alan Hale Hubert
- Lewis Stone Carlo Boretti
- Cliff Edwards Victor Lebeau
- Marie Prevost Rosalie
- Frank Reicher Arresting Detective (uncredited)
- Charles Winninger Photographer
- Halliwell Hobbes Roget
- Virginia Sale Charity Ward Nun (uncredited)
- Lennox Pawle St. Jacques
More from Edgar Selwyn
More films directed by Edgar Selwyn: Turn Back the Clock, Men Must Fight, Skyscraper Souls and Men Call It Love.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet Plot Summary
What happens in The Sin of Madelon Claudet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alice [Karen Morley] decides to leave her doctor husband Dr. Lawrence Claudet [Robert Young]. Her escape plan is interrupted by her friend and physician Dr. Dulac [Jean Hersholt], who chooses to slow her impulse and instead shares the life story of Madelon Claudet [Helen Hayes], a French-born woman whose turbulent path unfolds against a backdrop of love, loss, and resilience.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sin of Madelon Claudet, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays the title character, Madelon Claudet?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Die Sünde der Madelon Claudet” and “Il fallo di Madelon Claudet”.
- Also known as
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- Die Sünde der Madelon Claudet
- Il fallo di Madelon Claudet
- El pecado de Madelon Claudet
- 마델론의 비극
- O Pecado de Madelon Claudet
- Грех Маделн Кладе
- La faute de Madelon Claudet
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The Sin of Madelon Claudet FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sin of Madelon Claudet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Sin of Madelon Claudet released?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet was released on October 23, 1931.
Who directed The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet was directed by Edgar Selwyn.
More films by Edgar Selwyn Who is in the cast of The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet stars Frankie Darro as Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited), Russ Powell as Claudet and Helen Hayes as Madelon Claudet, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Sin of Madelon Claudet have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sin of Madelon Claudet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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