Madame X (1929) — Perfery

(1929)Directed by Lionel Barrymore95 minDrama

“The Newest and Greatest All-Talking Motion Picture”

A young, unfaithful wife and mother is thrown out by her cold, unforgiving husband, the Attorney General of France. She is barred from ever seeing her three year old son again despite her earnest attempts to make amends. For many years the mother seeks refuge overseas and in Absinthe. In the end, her son, a young and promising lawyer unknowingly defends her in court. Ruth Chatterton gives a marvelous performance in this early talkie in her portrayal of Madame X.

Ruth Chattertonas Jacqueline Floriot

Lewis Stoneas Louis Floriot

Raymond Hackettas Raymond Floriot

Sidney Toleras Dr. Merivel

Carroll Nyeas Darrell, a Naval Officer

Eugenie Bessereras Rose, Floriot's Servant

Chappell Dossettas Judge

Claude Kingas Valmorin, the Prosecutor

Richard Carleas Perissard

John P. Edingtonas Doctor

Mitchell Lewisas Colonel Hanby

Holmes Herbertas Noel

Henry Armettaas Hotel Owner (uncredited)

AB Agostino Borgatoas Hotel Porter (uncredited)

Jack Chefeas Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Ronnie Cosbyas Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)

Carrie Daumeryas Dining Room Guest (uncredited)

Derry Deeas Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)

Edith Fellowsas Child at Puppet Show (uncredited)

FG Frankie Genardias Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)

Mary Gordonas Nursemaid (uncredited)

Sydney Jarvisas Gendarme at Trial (uncredited)

Sôjin Kamiyamaas Oriental Doctor (uncredited)

Dickie Mooreas Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)