The Man and the Moment(1929)
Elinor Glyn's Torrid Tale of a Loveless Contract Marriage, Made in a Moment of Madness, Broken in a Moment of Love
The Man and the Moment Synopsis
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.
The Man and the Moment (1929) is a romance and comedy film directed by George Fitzmaurice, released on July 6, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Billie Dove, Rod La Rocque, Gwen Lee and Robert Schable. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- George Fitzmaurice
- Writers:
- Agnes Christine Johnston, Elinor Glyn, Paul Perez
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Composer:
- Peter Brunelli
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Man and the Moment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billie Dove
as Joan
Rod La Rocque
as Michel
Gwen Lee
as Viola
Robert Schable
as Skippy
Charles Sellon
as Joan's Guardian
Doris Dawson
as Bit Part (uncredited)
- George Bunny
George Bunny
as Butler
Key crew
Directed by George Fitzmaurice, written by Agnes Christine Johnston, Elinor Glyn and Paul Perez.
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The Man and the Moment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Man and the Moment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man and the Moment online?
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The Man and the Moment (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man and the Moment?
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The main cast of The Man and the Moment (1929) includes Billie Dove, Rod La Rocque, Gwen Lee, Robert Schable and Charles Sellon. The film was directed by George Fitzmaurice. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man and the Moment released?
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The Man and the Moment was released on July 6, 1929 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Man and the Moment worth watching?
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The Man and the Moment (1929) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.