The Man and the Moment (1929)
Elinor Glyn's Torrid Tale of a Loveless Contract Marriage, Made in a Moment of Madness, Broken in a Moment of Love
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.
Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: July 6, 1929
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Peter Brunelli
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
part-talkie, synchronized sound effects
More Films by Director: George Fitzmaurice
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Man and the Moment stars Billie Dove, Rod La Rocque, Gwen Lee, Robert Schable, Charles Sellon, Doris Dawson.
- How long is The Man and the Moment?
- The Man and the Moment has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Man and the Moment?
- The Man and the Moment is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was The Man and the Moment produced?
- The Man and the Moment was produced in United States of America.