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Madame X poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.6 / 100
1929·Drama·1h 35m

MADAME X

“The Newest and Greatest All-Talking Motion Picture”

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.

Above the Line
Lionel Barrymore·DirectorAlexandre Bisson·Theatre PlayWillard Mack·DialogueArthur Reed·Director of PhotographyWilliam S. Gray·Editor
Cast
Ruth Chatterton·Jacqueline FloriotLewis Stone·Louis FloriotRaymond Hackett·Raymond FloriotSidney Toler·Dr. MerivelCarroll Nye·Darrell, a Naval OfficerEugenie Besserer·Rose, Floriot's ServantChappell Dossett·JudgeClaude King·Valmorin, the ProsecutorRichard Carle·PerissardJohn P. Edington·Doctor
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Lionel Barrymore·Director
Writing· 2
Alexandre Bisson·Theatre PlayWillard Mack·Dialogue
Camera· 1
Arthur Reed·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William S. Gray·Editor
Art & Design· 1
Cedric Gibbons·Art Direction
Other Departments· 1
David Cox·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
50.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Madame X's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#F08080
Mood
Dramatic, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a blonde woman in a black dress holding a gun, set against a white background with the title "Madame X" in pink cursive at the top. Be”

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Key Elements
GunDressTop Hat
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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