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The Great Moment
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The Great Moment

1921-09-03 · 70 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Sir Edward Pelham, married to a Romani Russian, fears that his daughter will follow in her mother's footsteps and arranges a marriage with her cousin, whom she does not love. During a trip to Nevada with her father, she meets engineer Bayard Delavel, who saves her life when she is bitten by a snake; when her father finds her with Bayard in his cabin, he forces them to marry. Believing that Nadine does not love him, Delavel leaves her and prepares to sue for divorce. A lost film.

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Directors
Sam Wood
Production companies
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gloria SwansonGloria SwansonNada Pelham / Nadine Pelham
Alec B. FrancisAlec B. FrancisSir Edward Pelham
Milton SillsMilton SillsBayard Delaval
Frank ButlerFrank ButlerEustace
Raymond BlathwaytLord Crombie
Helen DunbarHelen DunbarLady Crombie
Julia FayeJulia FayeSadi Bronson
Clarence GeldartClarence GeldartBronson
Ann GriggBlenkensop
Arthur Stuart HullArthur Stuart HullHoward Hopper

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