The Moth and the Flame (1915 film)

1915 film by Sidney Olcott From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Moth and the Flame is a 1915 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players Film Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Sidney Olcott and is based upon the play of the same name by Clyde Fitch.[1]

Directed bySidney Olcott
Based onThe Moth and the Flame
by Clyde Fitch
Produced byDaniel Frohman
StarringStewart Baird
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The Moth and the Flame
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Directed bySidney Olcott
Based onThe Moth and the Flame
by Clyde Fitch
Produced byDaniel Frohman
StarringStewart Baird
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • May 13, 1915 (1915-05-13)
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)
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Cast

Stuart Baird and Irene Hawley in the film

Production notes

The film was shot in Jacksonville, Florida.

Themes and reception

The film was noted for Adele Ray's costumes (a jupe-culotte and "lampshade" tunic; both Poiret-style designs) in an analysis of glamour and seduction in early film.[2]

Bioscope called the film "a celebrated morality play".[3]

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