Film
The Moth
1917 · 1h 12m · Drama
The Age-old story of "The Moth and the Flame" told in twentieth century style by the screen's most capable exponents of emotional acting.
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Overview
Spoiled young heiress Lucy Gillam knows only a life filled with parties and flirtations until she falls in love with a man who loves only her money. She marries him, and after their child is born, she is confronted with life's harsh realities after her husband demands more and more money with which to support his mistress.
Cast
Norma Talmadge
Lucy Gillam
Hassard Short
A. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'Brien
Cpt. Bridgey
Virginia Dare
Nita Marbridge
Adolphe Menjou
Teddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald Hall
Ned Cunningham / Lawyer
Maude Allen
Mrs. Cunningham
Frank Kingdon
Lawrence Gillam
Robert Vivian
Tutor
Kenneth Worms
Larry
Aida Armand
Lucy's Little Girl
Lorna Volare
Lucy's Little Boy
Crew
- Edward JoséDirector
- Harry O. HoytScreenplay
- John B. ClymerScreenplay
- William Dana OrcuttNovel
- Joseph M. SchenckProducer
- Edward WynardDirector of Photography
- Benjamin StruckmanDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 1, 1917
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Drama
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