Madame X (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, Madame X is a drama film directed by Lionel Barrymore, running about 95 minutes. “The Newest and Greatest All-Talking Motion Picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Madame X stars Ruth Chatterton as Jacqueline Floriot, Lewis Stone as Louis Floriot, Raymond Hackett as Raymond Floriot and Carroll Nye as Darrell, a Naval Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Madame X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame X tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame X (1929)?
- In US, Madame X is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madame X worth watching?
- Madame X holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame X?
- Madame X stars Ruth Chatterton, Lewis Stone, Raymond Hackett, Carroll Nye and Sidney Toler.
- When was Madame X released?
- Madame X was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.