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.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward José
- Screenplay & Story
- John B. Clymer, Harry O. Hoyt
- Original Title
- The Moth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Norma Talmadge Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward José
John B. Clymer, Harry O. Hoyt, William Dana Orcutt
Benjamin Struckman, Edward Wynard
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Struckman
Director of Photography
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Edward José
Director
Edward Wynard
Director of Photography
John B. Clymer
Screenplay
Harry O. Hoyt
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Moth?
The Moth was directed by Edward José.
Who stars in The Moth?
The principal cast of The Moth includes Norma Talmadge, Hassard Short, Eugene O'Brien, Virginia Dare, Adolphe Menjou.
When was The Moth released and how long is it?
The Moth was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is The Moth based on a book or true story?
The Moth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Dana Orcutt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Moth?
The Moth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).