The Moth (1917)

1917 · Silent film · 4 min · dir. Edward José

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.

• Drama

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Synopsis

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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Details

Director

Edward José

Writer

William Dana Orcutt

Cinematography

Benjamin Struckman

Studio

Norma Talmadge Film Corporation

Released

1917-10-01

Running time

4 minutes

Cast & crew

• Edward José Director
• Norma Talmadge
• Hassard Short
• Eugene O'Brien
• Virginia Dare
• Adolphe Menjou
• Donald Hall
• MMaude Allen
• FFrank Kingdon

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