The Moth

The Moth

The Moth

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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."

1917

1h 12m

1.0(2 votes)

Drama

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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Acting

Norma Talmadge

Lucy Gillam

Norma Talmadge

Acting

Hassard Short

A. Valentine Spencer

Hassard Short

Acting

Eugene O'Brien

Cpt. Bridgey

Eugene O'Brien

Acting

Virginia Dare

Nita Marbridge

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Adolphe Menjou

Teddy Marbridge / The Husband

Adolphe Menjou

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Donald Hall

Ned Cunningham / Lawyer

Donald Hall

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Maude Allen

Mrs. Cunningham

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Frank Kingdon

Lawrence Gillam

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Robert Vivian

Tutor

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Kenneth Worms

Larry

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Aida Armand

Lucy's Little Girl

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Lorna Volare

Lucy's Little Boy

Lorna Volare

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