Romance ·Comedy · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 15m

The Man and the Moment

Director

Cast

Billie Dove as Joan Rod La Rocque as Michel Gwen Lee as Viola Robert Schable as Skippy Charles Sellon as Joan's Guardian Doris Dawson as Bit Part (uncredited)

Crew

Sol Polito — Director of Photography Peter Brunelli — Original Music Composer Agnes Christine Johnston — Writer Paul Perez — Writer Elinor Glyn — Story Max Rée — Costume Design

Tagline

Elinor Glyn's Torrid Tale of a Loveless Contract Marriage, Made in a Moment of Madness, Broken in a Moment of Love

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

part-talkie synchronized sound effects

Key Collaborators

George Fitzmaurice Director Sol Polito Director of Photography Peter Brunelli Original Music Composer Agnes Christine Johnston Writer Paul Perez Writer Elinor Glyn Story Max Rée Costume Design

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