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.
as Jacqueline Floriot
as Louis Floriot
as Raymond Floriot
as Dr. Merivel
as Darrell, a Naval Officer
as Rose, Floriot's Servant
as Judge
as Valmorin, the Prosecutor
as Perissard
as Doctor
as Colonel Hanby
as Noel
as Hotel Owner (uncredited)
as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
as Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)
as Dining Room Guest (uncredited)
as Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)
as Child at Puppet Show (uncredited)
as Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)
as Nursemaid (uncredited)
as Gendarme at Trial (uncredited)
as Oriental Doctor (uncredited)
as Boy at Puppet Show (uncredited)
as Raymond - as a Small Boy (uncredited)
as Sidewalk Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
as Laroque
