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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
Jul 6, 1929 · 1h 15m
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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.

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CAST

Billie Dove
Joan
Rod La Rocque
Michel
Gwen Lee
Viola
Robert Schable
Skippy
Charles Sellon
Joan's Guardian
Doris Dawson
Bit Part (uncredited)
George Bunny
Butler
Directed by George Fitzmaurice

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
First National Pictures
Country
US

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