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Release Year1929
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Comedy
Votes3
DirectorGeorge Fitzmaurice
WritersElinor Glyn, Paul Perez, Agnes Christine Johnston
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Man and the Moment
About The Man and the Moment
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.
Directed by George Fitzmaurice, The Man and the Moment leans on a strong ensemble — Billie Dove, Rod La Rocque, Gwen Lee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1929.
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