The Man and the Moment

The Man and the Moment

The Man and the Moment

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The Man and the Moment

"Elinor Glyn's Torrid Tale of a Loveless Contract Marriage, Made in a Moment of Madness, Broken in a Moment of Love"

1929

1h 15m

6.7(3 votes)

Romance

Comedy

Overview

Relentlessly pursued by gold digger Viola Hatfield millionaire Michel Towne decides to put her off through a marriage of convenience with surprising consequences. Based on a story by Elinor Glyn.

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First National Pictures

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Billie Dove

Billie Dove

Joan

Rod La Rocque

Rod La Rocque

Michel

Gwen Lee

Gwen Lee

Viola

Robert Schable

Robert Schable

Skippy

Charles Sellon

Charles Sellon

Joan's Guardian

Doris Dawson

Doris Dawson

Bit Part (uncredited)

George Bunny

Butler

Creative team

Directed by: George Fitzmaurice
Written by: Agnes Christine Johnston
Elinor Glyn

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