The Moth 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.

The Moth

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NR
Drama

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.

Top Billed 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

Release Date 1917-10-01
Runtime 1h 12m
Directors Edward José, Benjamin Struckman, Edward Wynard
Producer Joseph M. Schenck
Writers William Dana Orcutt, John B. Clymer, Harry O. Hoyt, Harry O. Hoyt, John B. Clymer