A woman who is a member of a gang of con artists impersonates the mother of a wealthy blind man; she comes to feel a true motherly love for the young man, and refuses to try to cheat him..


Alright, so you’re wondering about The False Madonna. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into early Hollywood dramas, especially those pre-Code era films where emotions run a little wild and fast, then yeah, probably. It’s got a certain charm that’s hard to ignore, especially for classic film buffs. If yo...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Stuart Walker

F. Martin Thornton
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"Alright, so you’re wondering about The False Madonna. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into early Hollywood dramas, especially those pre-Code era films where emotions run a little wild and fast, then yeah, probably. It’s got a certain charm that’s hard to ignore, especially for classic film buffs. If you need explosions or lightning-fast pacing, though, you’ll likely find it a bit slow. But for those who appreciate a quiet, character-driven story, this one might just click. It’s ..."
Ray Harris, May Edginton, Arthur Kober
United States

1930 · IMDb 5.5

