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The Moth (1917)

NR ★ 1.0/10 72 min Drama United States English
Director: Edward José
Streaming: Not available
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.

Description

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 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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