The Sin of Madelon Claudet

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The Sin of Madelon Claudet ★★★ The Lullaby 1931

Hayes plays common thief who works her way into upper crust of Parisian society only to tumble back into the street, all in the name of making a better life for her illegitimate son. Very sudsy stuff, with an outstanding performance by Hayes. 74m/B VHS . Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Robert Young, Cliff Edwards, Jean Hersholt, Marie Prevost, Karen Morley, Charles Winninger, Alan Hale; D: Edgar Selwyn. Oscars '32: Actress (Hayes).

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