CinemaOSMovie · 1929 · 1h 15m

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

67%(3)IMDbRomanceComedy

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.

Directed byGeorge Fitzmaurice

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
EN
Released
July 6, 1929
Studios
First National Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Billie Dove

Billie Dove

Joan

Rod La Rocque

Rod La Rocque

Michel

Gwen Lee

Gwen Lee

Viola

Robert Schable

Robert Schable

Skippy

Charles Sellon

Charles Sellon

Joan's Guardian

Doris Dawson

Doris Dawson

Bit Part (uncredited)

George Bunny

Butler

Creative team
Directed by
George Fitzmaurice
George Fitzmaurice
Written by
Agnes Christine Johnston
Agnes Christine Johnston
Elinor Glyn
Elinor Glyn

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