The Moth
The Age-old story of "The Moth and the Flame" told in twentieth century style by the screen's most capable exponents of emotional acting.
1917 | 72m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | Edward José |
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| Writer: | William Dana Orcutt, John B. Clymer, Harry O. Hoyt |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 01, 1917 |
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| Director: | Edward José |
| Writer: | William Dana Orcutt, John B. Clymer, Harry O. Hoyt |
| Genres: | |
| Keywords | suicide attempt, mistress |
| Production Companies | Norma Talmadge Film Corporation |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 18, 2026 Entered: Apr 28, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Norma Talmadge | Lucy Gillam |
| Hassard Short | A. Valentine Spencer |
| Eugene O'Brien | Cpt. Bridgey |
| Virginia Dare | Nita Marbridge |
| Adolphe Menjou | Teddy Marbridge / The Husband |
| Donald Hall | Ned Cunningham / Lawyer |
| Maude Allen | Mrs. Cunningham |
| Frank Kingdon | Lawrence Gillam |
| Robert Vivian | Tutor |
| Kenneth Worms | Larry |
| Aida Armand | Lucy's Little Girl |
| Lorna Volare | Lucy's Little Boy |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| William Dana Orcutt | Novel |
| John B. Clymer | Screenplay, Scenario Writer |
| Benjamin Struckman | Director of Photography |
| Edward Wynard | Director of Photography |
| Harry O. Hoyt | Screenplay, Scenario Writer |
| Edward José | Director |
| Name | Title |
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| Joseph M. Schenck | Producer |
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