The Moth Trailer

The Moth Trailer (1917)

"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." 01 October 1917 Drama 72 mins

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

as Lucy Gillam

Hassard Short

as A. Valentine Spencer

Eugene O'Brien

as Cpt. Bridgey

Virginia Dare

as Nita Marbridge

Adolphe Menjou

as Teddy Marbridge / The Husband

Donald Hall

as Ned Cunningham / Lawyer

Maude Allen

as Mrs. Cunningham

Frank Kingdon

as Lawrence Gillam

Aida Armand

as Lucy's Little Girl

Lorna Volare

as Lucy's Little Boy

Crew

Harry O. Hoyt

Harry O. Hoyt Scenario Writer

Benjamin Struckman

Benjamin Struckman Director of Photography

John B. Clymer

John B. Clymer Scenario Writer

Edward Wynard

Edward Wynard Director of Photography

International Releases Dates

United States 01 October 1917

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