The Moth
Seen it?1917 | 72 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1917: an older pace and style.
Spoiled young heiress Lucy Gillam knows only a life filled with parties and flirtations until she falls in love with a man who loves only her money. She marries him, and after their child is born, she is confronted with life's harsh realities after her husband demands more and more money with which to support his mistress.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 613 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward José
- Norma TalmadgeLucy Gillam
- Hassard ShortA. Valentine Spencer
- Eugene O'BrienCpt. Bridgey
- Virginia DareNita Marbridge
- Adolphe MenjouTeddy Marbridge / The Husband
- Donald HallNed Cunningham / Lawyer
- Maude AllenMrs. Cunningham
- Frank KingdonLawrence Gillam
- Robert VivianTutor
- Kenneth WormsLarry