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Feature film — 1929

The Man and the Moment (1929)

6.71h 15mRomance — Comedy

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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First National Pictures

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Director: George Fitzmaurice

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Cast & crew

Billie Dove as Joan

Billie Dove

Joan

Rod La Rocque as Michel

Rod La Rocque

Michel

Gwen Lee as Viola

Gwen Lee

Viola

Robert Schable as Skippy

Robert Schable

Skippy

Charles Sellon as Joan's Guardian

Charles Sellon

Joan's Guardian

Doris Dawson as Bit Part (uncredited)

Doris Dawson

Bit Part (uncredited)

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George Bunny

Butler

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