A French country girl, Madelon, falls in love with an artist, Larry, who abandons her after she becomes pregnant. She finds solace with a jewel thief, Carlo, but his life ends in tragedy when the police close in. Madelon is subsequently arrested and imprisoned for ten years for aiding Carlo's criminal endeavors. To ensure her son's future, she turns to a life of prostitution, allowing him to pursue medical school while keeping her past a secret.
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
A wrongfully accused mother sacrifices her dignity and morality to secure a medical education for her son.
