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The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931)Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school. Director:Edgar Selwyn |
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Rosalie Lebeau
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Dr. Lawrence Claudet
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Karen Morley | ... |
Alice Claudet
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Charles Winninger | ... |
M. Novella - Photographer
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Alan Hale | ... |
Hubert
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Roget - Boretti's Butler
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Lennox Pawle | ... |
Felix St. Jacques
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Russ Powell | ... |
Monsieur Claudet
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Storyline
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. Madelon is arrested and receives a ten year term in prison for assisting him in his profession. To support her son, who does not know that she's been in prison, she becomes a street walker, allowing him to attend medical school. Written by Stephan Eichenberg <eichenbe@fak-cbg.tu-muenchen.de>
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Lullaby See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(1865) (uncredited)
Written by Johannes Brahms
Played during the opening credits and at the end See more »
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Helen Hayes was reportedly so appalled by her performance that she tried to buy the movie from the studio so that she could destroy it. See more »Quotes
Carlo Boretti: Sit here my dear. Oh wait, I want to get this cushion... it brings out all the blue that's sleeping in your eyes.See more »
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"Waltz #15 in A flat major ('Lullaby'), Op.39"(1865) (uncredited)
Written by Johannes Brahms
Played during the opening credits and at the end See more »
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