Helen Hayes won her first Oscar for playing a self-sacrificing mother in this MGM soap opera, scripted by husband Charles MacArthur, which was part of femme-driven film cycle that included the Oscar-nominated Madame X and Sarah and Son.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931)
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Runtime: 76 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Unable to raise her illegitimate son alone, Madelon Claudet gives him to a family friend to adopt. But the concerned mother keeps track of her child (who believes she is dead) through his new... Unable to raise her illegitimate son alone, Madelon Claudet gives him to a family friend to adopt. But the concerned mother keeps track of her child (who believes she is dead) through his new parents. But along the way, Madelon's life takes a turn towards the melodramatic. First, she is wrongly jailed for 10 years. Then, after she's released, Madelon begins stealing from wealthy men in order to send money to her son, who wants to attend medical school. Fortunately, Madelon's sacrifices pay off when her son becomes a doctor. But will mother and son ever be reunited? Or will Madelon's secret always remain intact? [More]
Starring: Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Robert Young
Starring: Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Robert Young, Cliff Edwards, Jean Hersholt, Marie Prevost, Karen Morley
Director: Edgar Selwyn
Director: Edgar Selwyn
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| 14% 14% | The Ugly Truth |
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