The Moth
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.
- 1917
- Rated NR
- 1h 12m
- Drama
Rating: 1.0 out of 10TMDB(2 votes)
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.
Details
- Director
- Writers
- William Dana OrcuttNovel
- Harry O. HoytScreenplay
- John B. ClymerScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 1, 1917
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
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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