
The Man and the Moment
1929-07-06 · 75 min · ★ 6.7
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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- George Fitzmaurice
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- First National Pictures
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Billie DoveJoan
Rod La RocqueMichel
Gwen LeeViola
Robert SchableSkippy
Charles SellonJoan's Guardian
Doris DawsonBit Part (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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