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The Man and the Moment

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

Genres

RomanceComedy

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

06 July 1929

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

George Bunny

Butler

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