The Great Moment
Seen it?1921 | 70 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Same wavelength as Sunset Boulevard.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1921: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Sir Edward Pelham, married to a Romani Russian, fears that his daughter will follow in her mother's footsteps and arranges a marriage with her cousin, whom she does not love. During a trip to Nevada with her father, she meets engineer Bayard Delavel, who saves her life when she is bitten by a snake; when her father finds her with Bayard in his cabin, he forces them to marry. Believing that Nadine does not love him, Delavel leaves her and prepares to sue for divorce. A lost film.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Wood
- Gloria SwansonNada Pelham / Nadine Pelham
- Alec B. FrancisSir Edward Pelham
- Milton SillsBayard Delaval
- Frank ButlerEustace
- Raymond BlathwaytLord Crombie
- Helen DunbarLady Crombie
- Julia FayeSadi Bronson
- Clarence GeldartBronson
- Ann GriggBlenkensop
- Arthur Stuart HullHoward Hopper