
The Man and the Moment
Romance · Comedy
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Billie Dove
Billie Dove
Joan
Billie Dove
Joan


Rod La Rocque
Rod La Rocque
Michel
Rod La Rocque
Michel


Gwen Lee
Gwen Lee
Viola
Gwen Lee
Viola


Robert Schable
Robert Schable
Skippy
Robert Schable
Skippy


Charles Sellon
Charles Sellon
Joan's Guardian
Charles Sellon
Joan's Guardian


Doris Dawson
Doris Dawson
Bit Part (uncredited)
Doris Dawson
Bit Part (uncredited)
George Bunny
George Bunny
Butler
George Bunny
Butler
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