Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Lana Turner | ... | Holly Parker | |
John Forsythe | ... | Clay Anderson | |
Ricardo Montalban | ... | Phil Benton | |
Burgess Meredith | ... | Dan Sullivan | |
John Van Dreelen | ... | Christian Torben | |
Virginia Grey | ... | Mimsy | |
Warren Stevens | ... | Michael Spalding | |
Carl Benton Reid | ... | The Judge | |
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Teddy Quinn | ... | Clay Anderson Jr. as a Boy |
Frank Maxwell | ... | Dr. Evans | |
Kaaren Verne | ... | Nurse Riborg (as Karen Verne) | |
Joe De Santis | ... | Carter (as Joe DeSantis) | |
Frank Marth | ... | Det. Combs | |
Bing Russell | ... | Police Sgt. Riley | |
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Teno Pollick | ... | Manuel Lopez |
A woman married to a wealthy socialite, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who had been romantically pursuing her, and is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men, eventually returning to the city of her downfall, where she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, she is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who is a public defender. Hoping to continue to protect her son, she refuses to give her real name and is known to the court as the defendant, "Madame X." Written by Richard Blinkal <phelam@netcom.com>
Madame X is a film best enjoyed by baby boomers and for those who can understand a mother's sacrificial love for her child and family. I am a romantic at heart and I always cry when I see this movie. This movie is not intended for children. I truly love this film. It is much, much better than the 1937 version of Madame X. The movie took a few minutes to draw me in. But I was hooked once bad things started to happen. I love the last scenes in the movie. This is where I always cry. Lana Turner was perfect in this role. Lana Turner's transformation was incredible. Beauty becomes a beast with a deep love hidden in her heart and then transforms into a paragon of motherhood. The director used his camera and lighting well. The musical background is perfect. This is a late night film or a rainy day film where you can blame your wet eyes at the end on the rain. No popcorn here. Just a glass of wine to enjoy this movie with.