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.
72 min
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.
- Release date
- October 1, 1917
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Norma Talmadge as Lucy Gillam
- Hassard Short as A. Valentine Spencer
- Eugene O'Brien as Cpt. Bridgey
- Virginia Dare as Nita Marbridge
- Adolphe Menjou as Teddy Marbridge
- Adolphe Menjou as The Husband
- Donald Hall as Ned Cunningham
- Donald Hall as Lawyer
- Maude Allen as Mrs. Cunningham
- Frank Kingdon as Lawrence Gillam
- Robert Vivian as Tutor
- Kenneth Worms as Larry
Crew
- Edward José · Director
- William Dana Orcutt · Writer
- John B. Clymer · Writer
- Harry O. Hoyt · Writer
- Joseph M. Schenck · Producer
- Benjamin Struckman · Cinematographer
- Edward Wynard · Cinematographer