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”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- Elinor Glyn, Agnes Christine Johnston, Paul Perez
- Original Score
- Peter Brunelli
- Original Title
- The Man and the Moment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
Elinor Glyn, Agnes Christine Johnston, Paul Perez
Peter Brunelli
Sol Polito
Department Leadership Roster
George Fitzmaurice
Director
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
Paul Perez
Writer
Peter Brunelli
Original Music Composer
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Max Rée
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man and the Moment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man and the Moment about?
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.
Who directed The Man and the Moment?
The Man and the Moment was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Man and the Moment?
The principal cast of The Man and the Moment includes Billie Dove, Rod La Rocque, Gwen Lee, Robert Schable, Charles Sellon.
When was The Man and the Moment released and how long is it?
The Man and the Moment was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man and the Moment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man and the Moment was composed by Peter Brunelli.