Madonna of Avenue A
“The beautiful Dolores Costello talks again!”
Synopsis
A young woman is shocked to discover that her mother, who she always believed was a stylish and successful member of upper-crust society, is actually a dance-hall "hostess" at a low-class nightclub. Wanting revenge on her mother, she marries a brutal bootlegger, which causes her mother to do something that turns out to have dire consequences for everybody. This is reportedly a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Powers, Ray Doyle, Darryl F. Zanuck
- Original Title
- Madonna of Avenue A
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Francis Powers, Ray Doyle, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madonna of Avenue A
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What is Madonna of Avenue A about?
A young woman is shocked to discover that her mother, who she always believed was a stylish and successful member of upper-crust society, is actually a dance-hall "hostess" at a low-class nightclub. Wanting revenge on her mother, she marries a brutal bootlegger, which causes her mother to do something that turns out to have dire consequences for everybody. This is reportedly a lost film.
Who directed Madonna of Avenue A?
Madonna of Avenue A was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Madonna of Avenue A?
The principal cast of Madonna of Avenue A includes Dolores Costello, Grant Withers, Douglas Gerrard, Louise Dresser, Otto Hoffman.
When was Madonna of Avenue A released and how long is it?
Madonna of Avenue A was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madonna of Avenue A?
Madonna of Avenue A holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).