Title details and video sharing options. now playing Madame X (1966) - (Original Trailer) Lana Turner is a fallen woman on trial for murder who is defended by the son. Madame X (1966) “I am not alive; I only exist.” Synopsis: The lower-class wife (Lana Turner). and stands on trial for her life as “Madame X” — not. Film. Fanatic. org » Madame X (1. Genres: Review: As indicated in my lengthy synopsis of this big- budget soaper, the eponymous protagonist (played by 4. Lana Turner) endures one unfortunate blow after another in her unjustly difficult life. After marrying into wealth, Holly Anderson finds that her loving yet ambitious husband is barely around; and when she allows herself to seek temporary solace in companionship with a male friend, her downfall is guaranteed. Unfortunately, however, because Holly is portrayed so sympathetically (she never stops loving her husband, and we understand that she never considered her friendship with Montalban to be anything more than just this), viewers aren’t given much to feel other than pity. And when, as a “free woman”, she turns down a chance for love and happiness with a wealthy European pianist, we realize that our tragic heroine is basically biding her time until her death. Ironically, it’s only once Holly’s life goes completely downhill that Turner — never the greatest of actresses — begins showing some true chops. Her performance comes alive in the second half of the film, but the earlier scenes are less than convincing (particularly since Turner was much too old to be playing a newlywed socialite). Unfortunately, other performances in the film are equally problematic. John Forsythe (Turner’s husband) is so bland as to be practically non- existent; Keir Dullea as Turner’s grown son acts as woodenly as ever; and while Constance Bennett is effectively cruel (in what was to become her final screen role), she’s not on- screen nearly enough: once Holly is banished to Europe, we don’t see Bennett again until the final courtroom scenes, when she inexplicably appears to have tears in her eyes at the sight of her daughter- in- law. Indeed, the entire denouement of the film — while exciting in some ways, given that we really don’t know how things will turn out — is ultimately unsatisfying, primarily due to an egregious error in logic: in a convenient yet highly unlikely twist of fate, Holly doesn’t learn that her lawyer is her son until the final tear- jerking day of the trial. However, one watches a melodrama like this simply for the emotions and colorful set designs, which Madame X has in spades. If you enjoy your dramas bordering on camp (typical dialogue: “I don’t give a damn about the past; the world begins with you and me!”), and consider gaping plot holes to be a necessary sacrifice for high melodrama, then perhaps this film was made just for you. Redeeming Qualities and Moments: Lana Turner’s performance — but only in the second half of the movie, when she’s a down- and- out alcoholic mess. Ricardo Montalban (in a Latin- lover role seemingly tailor- made for him)Lavish, colorful set designs. Must See? No. While this film is representative of producer Ross Hunter’s signature “high melodrama” style, he made plenty of other, worthier movies which film fanatics should spend their viewing time on instead. Only recommended for die- hard Lana Turner fans. Madame X (1. 96. 6) - IMDb. Edit. A woman married to a wealthy socialite, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who had been romantically pursuing her, and is forced by her mother- in- law to assume a new identity 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, where she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, she is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who is a public defender. Hoping to continue to protect her son, she refuses to give her real name and is known to the court as the defendant, "Madame X." Written by. Madame X ist ein US-amerikanischer Spielfilm des Regisseurs David Lowell Rich aus dem Jahr 1965 mit Lana Turner und John Forsythe in den Hauptrollen.Directed by David Lowell Rich. With Lana Turner, John Forsythe, Ricardo Montalban, Burgess Meredith. A woman married to a wealthy socialite, is compromised by the. Madame X (1966) stars Lana Turner, John Forsythe, Constance Bennett, Burgess Meredith and Ricardo Montalban..the original theme was composed by Frank. Richard Blinkal < phelam@netcom. Plot Summary|Plot Synopsis. Taglines. There was always a man..
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