The Man and the Moment

Jul 6, 1929

1h 15m

★ 5.0

Elinor Glyn's Torrid Tale of a Loveless Contract Marriage, Made in a Moment of Madness, Broken in a Moment of Love

Overview

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.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Production Companies

First National Pictures

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Cast

Joan

Billie Dove

Michel

Rod La Rocque

Viola

Gwen Lee

Skippy

Robert Schable

Joan's Guardian

Charles Sellon

Bit Part (uncredited)

Doris Dawson

Butler

George Bunny

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