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  • The Great Moment (1921)
  • 70 min | Drama
The Great Moment (1921)
70 min | Drama

Sir Edward Pelham, married to a Russian Gypsy, 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 ...See moreSir Edward Pelham, married to a Russian Gypsy, 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. In Washington Nadine is reconciled with her father and agrees to marry Hopper, a millionaire; she meets Delavel on the night of her engagement ball, however, and the lovers are reunited. Written by Pamela Short See less
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Director
Writers
Elinor Glyn (story) | Monte M. Katterjohn (scenario) (as Monte Katterjohn)
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Updated Jul 24, 1921

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Sep 4, 1921 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
Gloria Swanson
Nada Pelham / Nadine Pelham Nada Pelham / Nadine Pelham   See fewer
Alec B. Francis
Sir Edward Pelham Sir Edward Pelham   See fewer
Milton Sills
Bayard Delaval Bayard Delaval   See fewer
Frank Butler
Eustace (as F.R. Butler) Eustace (as F.R. Butler)   See fewer
Arthur Stuart Hull
Howard Hopper Howard Hopper   See fewer
Raymond Blathwayt
Lord Crombie Lord Crombie   See fewer
Helen Dunbar
Lady Crombie Lady Crombie   See fewer
Clarence Geldert
Bronson Bronson   See fewer
Julia Faye
Sadi Bronson Sadi Bronson   See fewer
Ann Grigg
Blenkensop Blenkensop   See fewer
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