Their Mad Moment
Synopsis
Dorothy Mackaill stars in this old-fashioned melodrama set in the Basque country of Spain. She is Emily Stanley, betrothed to foppish Englishman Sir Harry Congers, but in love with Basque peasant Esteban Cristera. Deciding on a final fling before wedlock, Emily goes to Esteban's village in the mountains, but is wounded in a car accident. Recuperating, she learns about the hardships endured by Basque women from Esteban's grandmother and former girlfriend, Stancia, and decides to return to Sir Harry in Biarritz.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden, Chandler Sprague
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró, John Farrow, Leon Gordon, Paul Perez, Lynn Starling
- Original Title
- Their Mad Moment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton MacFadden, Chandler Sprague
Lajos Biró, John Farrow, Leon Gordon, Paul Perez, Lynn Starling
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton MacFadden
Director
Chandler Sprague
Director
Lajos Biró
Writer
John Farrow
Writer
Paul Perez
Writer
Lynn Starling
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Their Mad Moment
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What is Their Mad Moment about?
Dorothy Mackaill stars in this old-fashioned melodrama set in the Basque country of Spain. She is Emily Stanley, betrothed to foppish Englishman Sir Harry Congers, but in love with Basque peasant Esteban Cristera. Deciding on a final fling before wedlock, Emily goes to Esteban's village in the mountains, but is wounded in a car accident. Recuperating, she learns about the hardships endured by Basque women from Esteban's grandmother and former girlfriend, Stancia, and decides to return to Sir Harry in Biarritz.
Who directed Their Mad Moment?
Their Mad Moment was directed by Hamilton MacFadden, Chandler Sprague.
Who stars in Their Mad Moment?
The principal cast of Their Mad Moment includes Warner Baxter, Dorothy Mackaill, Zasu Pitts, Nance O'Neil, Lawrence Grant.
When was Their Mad Moment released and how long is it?
Their Mad Moment was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Their Mad Moment?
Their Mad Moment holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).