The Moth (1917)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.606 |
Directed By
Edward José
Crew
Harry O. Hoyt
William Dana Orcutt
Benjamin Struckman
Joseph M. Schenck
Edward José
John B. Clymer
Edward Wynard
John B. Clymer
Harry O. Hoyt
TOP CAST
Norma Talmadge
Lucy Gillam
Hassard Short
A. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'Brien
Cpt. Bridgey
Virginia Dare
Nita Marbridge
Adolphe Menjou
Teddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald Hall
Ned Cunningham / Lawyer
Maude Allen
Mrs. Cunningham
Frank Kingdon
Lawrence Gillam
Robert Vivian
Tutor
Kenneth Worms
Larry
Aida Armand
Lucy's Little Girl
Lorna Volare
Lucy's Little Boy
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