The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Synopsis
Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school.
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Helen Hayes
Madelon Claudet
Lewis Stone
Carlo Boretti
Neil Hamilton
Larry Maynard
Cliff Edwards
Victor Lebeau
Robert Young
Dr.Claudet
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Dulac
Marie Prevost
Rosalie
Karen Morley
Alice
Charles Winninger
Photographer
Alan Hale
Hubert
Halliwell Hobbes
Roget
Lennox Pawle
St. Jacques
Russ Powell
Claudet
Frankie Darro
Larry Claudet - as a Boy (uncredited)
Frank Reicher
Arresting Detective (uncredited)
Virginia Sale
Charity Ward Nun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Selwyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles MacArthur, Edward Knoblock, Ben Hecht
- Original Title
- The Sin of Madelon Claudet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Selwyn
Charles MacArthur, Edward Knoblock, Ben Hecht
Oliver T. Marsh
Tom Held
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Selwyn
Director
Adrian
Costume Design
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Tom Held
Editor
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Ben Hecht
Writer
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 The Sin of Madelon Claudet
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What is The Sin of Madelon Claudet about?
Out of jail for a crime she did not commit, Madelon turns to prostitution and thievery to send her illegitimate son to medical school.
Who directed The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet was directed by Edgar Selwyn.
Who stars in The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
The principal cast of The Sin of Madelon Claudet includes Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Cliff Edwards, Robert Young.
When was The Sin of Madelon Claudet released and how long is it?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sin of Madelon Claudet?
The Sin of Madelon Claudet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).