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The Moth
1917 1.0 (1 votes) 1h 12m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Norma Talmadge Film Corporation

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.

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.

Key Crew

Producer: Joseph M. Schenck

Director: Edward José

Director of Photography: Edward Wynard, Benjamin Struckman

Screenplay: Harry O. Hoyt, John B. Clymer

Top Cast

Norma Talmadge
Norma Talmadge

Lucy Gillam

Hassard Short
Hassard Short

A. Valentine Spencer

Eugene O'Brien
Eugene O'Brien

Cpt. Bridgey

Virginia Dare

Nita Marbridge

Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou

Teddy Marbridge / The Husband

Donald Hall
Donald Hall

Ned Cunningham / Lawyer

Maude Allen

Mrs. Cunningham

Frank Kingdon

Lawrence Gillam

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