Madame X (1966)
Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".
Director:
David Lowell Rich
Writer:
Jean Holloway
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Lana Turner as Holly Parker |
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John Forsythe as Clay Anderson |
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Ricardo Montalban as Phil Benton |
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Burgess Meredith as Dan Sullivan |
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Constance Bennett as Estelle |
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Keir Dullea as Clay Anderson Jr. |
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John van Dreelen as Christian Torben |
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Carl Benton Reid as Judge |
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Virginia Grey as Mimsy |
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Warren Stevens as Michael Spalding |
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Teddy Quinn as Young Clay Anderson Jr. |
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Frank Maxwell as Dr. Evans |
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Kaaren Verne as Nurse Riborg |
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Joe De Santis as Harry Carter |
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Frank Marth as Detective Combs |
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Bing Russell as Sergeant Riley |
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Teno Pollick as Manuel Lopez |
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Jeff Burton as Bromley |
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Jill Jackson as Police Matron |
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Lovyss Bradley as Matron (uncredited) |
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Neil Hamilton as Scott Lewis (uncredited) |
| Writing | Alexandre Bisson | Theatre Play |
| Directing | David Lowell Rich | Director |
| Writing | Jean Holloway | Screenplay |
| Production | Ross Hunter | Producer |
| Art | Howard Bristol | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Waldon O. Watson | Sound |
| Sound | Clarence E. Self | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bud Westmore | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Alexander Golitzen | Art Direction |
| Crew | Betty A. Griffin | Dialogue Coach |
| Sound | Joseph Gershenson | Music Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Larry Germain | Hairstylist |
| Art | George C. Webb | Art Direction |
| Directing | Douglas Green | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Russell Metty | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Frank Skinner | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kathleen McCandless | Costumer |
| Camera | Eddie Pyle | Camera Operator |
| Production | John Morrison | Unit Production Manager |
| Camera | Kenneth Smith | Grip |
| Editing | Milton Carruth | Editor |