

The Moth
1917-10-01 · 72 min · ★ 1.0
Spoiled young heiress Lucy Gillam knows only a life filled with parties and flirtations until she falls in love with a man who loves only her money. She marries him, and after their child is born, she is confronted with life's harsh realities after her husband demands more and more money with which to support his mistress.
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- Directors
- Edward José
- Production companies
- Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Norma TalmadgeLucy Gillam
Hassard ShortA. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'BrienCpt. Bridgey
Adolphe MenjouTeddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald HallNed Cunningham / Lawyer
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