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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 on TMDB

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.

Cast

Billie Dove
Joan
Rod La Rocque
Michel
Gwen Lee
Viola
Robert Schable
Skippy

Charles Sellon

Charles Sellon

Joan's Guardian

Doris Dawson

Doris Dawson

Bit Part (uncredited)

George Bunny

Butler

Production

First National Pictures

Directed by

George Fitzmaurice

Where to watch

Public Domain Movies
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Released: July 6, 1929

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