The Moth(1917)
The Age-old story of "The Moth and the Flame" told in twentieth century style by the screen's most capable exponents of emotional acting.
The Moth Synopsis
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.
The Moth (1917) is a drama film directed by Edward José, released on October 1, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Norma Talmadge, Hassard Short, Eugene O'Brien and Virginia Dare. Viewers rate it 1.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward José
- Writers:
- Harry O. Hoyt, William Dana Orcutt, John B. Clymer
- Producers:
- Joseph M. Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin Struckman
- Production:
- Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Moth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norma Talmadge
as Lucy Gillam
Hassard Short
as A. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'Brien
as Cpt. Bridgey
- Virginia Dare
Virginia Dare
as Nita Marbridge
Adolphe Menjou
as Teddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald Hall
as Ned Cunningham / Lawyer
- Maude Allen
Maude Allen
as Mrs. Cunningham
- Frank Kingdon
Frank Kingdon
as Lawrence Gillam
- Robert Vivian
Robert Vivian
as Tutor
- Kenneth Worms
Kenneth Worms
as Larry
- Aida Armand
Aida Armand
as Lucy's Little Girl
Lorna Volare
as Lucy's Little Boy
Key crew
Directed by Edward José, written by Harry O. Hoyt, William Dana Orcutt and John B. Clymer, produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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The Moth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 1.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Moth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Moth online?
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Who stars in The Moth?
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The main cast of The Moth (1917) includes Norma Talmadge, Hassard Short, Eugene O'Brien, Virginia Dare and Adolphe Menjou. The film was directed by Edward José. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moth released?
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The Moth was released on October 1, 1917 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Moth worth watching?
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The Moth (1917) holds an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.