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Madeleine (1950)

APPROVED 114 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   14 February 1950 (UK)
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The middle-class family of a young woman cannot understand why she delays in marrying a respectable young man. They know nothing about her long-standing affair with a Frenchman.

Director:

David Lean

Writers:

Nicholas Phipps (screenplay), Stanley Haynes (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ann Todd Ann Todd ...
Madeleine Smith
Norman Wooland Norman Wooland ...
William Minnoch
Ivan Desny Ivan Desny ...
Emile L'Anglier
Leslie Banks Leslie Banks ...
James Smith
Barbara Everest Barbara Everest ...
Mrs. Smith
Susan Stranks Susan Stranks ...
Janet Smith
Patricia Raine Patricia Raine ...
Bessie Smith
Elizabeth Sellars Elizabeth Sellars ...
Christina Hackett
Edward Chapman Edward Chapman ...
Dr. Thompson
Jean Cadell Jean Cadell ...
Mrs. Jenkins
Eugene Deckers Eugene Deckers ...
Thuau (as Eugène Deckers)
Ivor Barnard Ivor Barnard ...
Mr. Murdoch
David Horne David Horne ...
Lord Justice-Clerk
Henry Edwards Henry Edwards ...
Clerk of the Court
Barry Jones ...
Lord Advocate
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Storyline

Based on the true story of Madeleine Smith, a young Glasgow woman from a wealthy family, she stood trial in 1857 for the murder of her lover, Emile L'Angelier. Her trial was much publicized in the newspapers of the day and was labeled "the trial of the century." Written by Douglas MacGowan  

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Here are the virile, violent facts that caused the most famous jury verdict in history...(USA poster) See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(UK) See more »

Also Known As:

The Strange Case of Madeleine See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cineguild See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Ann Todd had portrayed the title character in theatrical productions of the play this film was based on, and had always wanted to play her in a film adaptation. Shortly after she married director David Lean, he agreed to make this film and cast her as the lead as a "wedding present" of sorts. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: When the prosecutor first walks away from addressing the jury the first time, the shadow of a boom can clearly be seen following after him across the jury. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Foul Play (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"Sound the Battle Cry"
(uncredited)
Written by William F. Sherwin See more »