Released:
1929-08-17

Overview:
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.

Director:
Lionel Barrymore

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Ruth Chatterton
  as
  Jacqueline Floriot
• 
  Lewis Stone
  as
  Louis Floriot
• 
  Raymond Hackett
  as
  Raymond Floriot
• 
  Sidney Toler
  as
  Dr. Merivel
• 
  Carroll Nye
  as
  Darrell, a Naval Officer