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DRAMA . 1917 . 1h 12m . 1.0/10

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."

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.

Starring Norma Talmadge, Hassard Short, Eugene O'Brien
1.0/10
Rating
1h 12m
Runtime
1917
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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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Cast
Norma Talmadge stars as Lucy Gillam in The Moth.
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Year context
The Moth was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
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 marr...
The Moth is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.

CAST (12)

Norma Talmadge
Norma Talmadge
Lucy Gillam
Hassard Short
Hassard Short
A. Valentine Spencer
Eugene O'Brien
Eugene O'Brien
Cpt. Bridgey
VD
Virginia Dare
Nita Marbridge
Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou
Teddy Marbridge / The Husband
Donald Hall
Donald Hall
Ned Cunningham / Lawyer
MA
Maude Allen
Mrs. Cunningham
FK
Frank Kingdon
Lawrence Gillam
RV
Robert Vivian
Tutor
KW
Kenneth Worms
Larry
AA
Aida Armand
Lucy's Little Girl
Lorna Volare
Lorna Volare
Lucy's Little Boy

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
72 min (1h 12m)
Country
Rating
1.0/10 (2 votes)

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What is The Moth about?
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.
How long is The Moth?
The Moth has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in The Moth?
The cast of The Moth includes Norma Talmadge, Hassard Short, Eugene O'Brien, Virginia Dare, Adolphe Menjou.
What is the rating of The Moth?
The Moth has a rating of 1.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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