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The Moth(1917)
Status: Released
Date: 1917-10-01
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Time: 1h 12m
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.
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Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
Movie: The Moth
Top 10 Billed Cast
Norma Talmadge
Lucy Gillam
Hassard Short
A. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'Brien
Cpt. Bridgey
Adolphe Menjou
Teddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald Hall
Ned Cunningham / Lawyer
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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.
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1917-10-01
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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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