Gladys George enjoyed some reputation in the legitimate theater and it is a shame that MGM didn't offer the lady something better than Alexandre Bisson's ancient tearjerker Madame X. George is fine in the self-sacrificing title role and Warren William is his usual stalwart self as Fleuriot. But John Beal lacks the oomph to carry the ill-defined role of the son and the entire production appears to have been something of a rush job despite the usual Metro polish. So, when all is said and done, most modern viewers probably will prefer Lana Turner's heart-tugging turn at bat in the glossy 1966 remake.
Madame X (1937)
Directed by Sam Wood
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Courtroom Drama, Melodrama |
Release Date - Oct 1, 1937 (USA - Unknown), Oct 1, 1937 (USA) |
Run Time - 75 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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