Full awards and nominations of The Sin of Madelon Claudet
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Drama
French country girl Madelon falls for artist Larry, who leaves her after she becomes pregnant. She finds help from jewel thief Carlo, but he commits suicide when the police try to arrest him. Madelon is arrested and receives a ten year term in prison for assisting him in his profession. To support her son, who does not know that she's been in prison, she becomes a street walker, allowing him to attend medical school.
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5th Academy Awards (1932) - Movies released between 1 August 1931 and 31 July 1932
- winner Best Leading Actress (Helen Hayes)
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Venice Film Festival 1932: Without a competitive nature
- winner Golden Lion - Best Picture (Audience: Most Touching Film)
- winner Volpi Cup - Best Actress (Helen Hayes (Audience: Most Favorite Actress))