The Moth
The Moth

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.

1.0(1 votes)
1917
1h 12m
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.

Production

Norma Talmadge Film Corporation

Cast

Norma Talmadge

Norma Talmadge

Lucy Gillam

Hassard Short

Hassard Short

A. Valentine Spencer

Eugene O'Brien

Eugene O'Brien

Cpt. Bridgey

Virginia Dare

Virginia Dare

Nita Marbridge

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Teddy Marbridge / The Husband

Donald Hall

Donald Hall

Ned Cunningham / Lawyer

Maude Allen

Maude Allen

Mrs. Cunningham

Frank Kingdon

Frank Kingdon

Lawrence Gillam

Robert Vivian

Robert Vivian

Tutor

Kenneth Worms

Kenneth Worms

Larry

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