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”
1929•1h 15m•6.7•Released
RomanceComedy
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.
Director
George Fitzmaurice
Writer
Paul Perez, Agnes Christine Johnston
Languages
English, No Language
Studio
First National Pictures
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
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