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The Moth (1917)

1h 12m · 1 Oct 1917

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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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.

Movie ID83224
GenreDrama
DirectorEdward José
Main castNorma Talmadge, Hassard Short, Eugene O'Brien, Virginia Dare, Adolphe Menjou, Donald Hall, Maude Allen, Frank Kingdon
Release date1 October 1917
Release year1917
LanguageNo Language
Duration72 min (1h 12m)
Rating1.0 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseNorma Talmadge Film Corporation

Director: Edward José
Writers: Harry O. Hoyt, John B. Clymer

Top cast

Norma TalmadgeLucy Gillam Hassard ShortA. Valentine Spencer Eugene O'BrienCpt. Bridgey
Virginia DareNita Marbridge
Adolphe MenjouTeddy Marbridge / The Husband Donald HallNed Cunningham / Lawyer
Maude AllenMrs. Cunningham
Frank KingdonLawrence Gillam
Robert VivianTutor
Kenneth WormsLarry
Aida ArmandLucy's Little Girl
Lorna VolareLucy's Little Boy

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