
The Man and the Moment
Elinor Glyn's Torrid Tale of a Loveless Contract Marriage, Made in a Moment of Madness, Broken in a Moment of Love
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
75 min
Release Date
1929-07-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
5
Billie Dove
Joan
Rod La Rocque
Michel
Gwen Lee
Viola
Robert Schable
Skippy
Charles Sellon
Joan's Guardian
Doris Dawson
Bit Part (uncredited)
George Bunny
Butler
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