The White Moth | 1924 | Drama Romance

Title: The White Moth | 1924 | Drama Romance Director: Maurice Tourneur Studio: Paramount Pictures Starring: Barbara La Marr, Jack Holt, Vera Lewis, Joseph Kilgour, John Davidson, Winter Hall Based on: Novel The White Moth by Margaret Turnbull Release Date: April 6 1924 Runtime: Approximately 80 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Drama Romance --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction of Doris and society life 00:15:00 Marriage and betrayal 00:30:00 Descent into scandal 00:50:00 Struggle for dignity 01:10:00 Redemption --- Summary: The White Moth tells the story of Doris Adams, a young woman from a wealthy family who is betrayed by her husband and drawn into a life of scandal and exploitation. After being abandoned and manipulated, she struggles to survive in a society that judges her harshly while excusing the men who wronged her. As Doris fights to reclaim her self-respect and independence, the film explores themes of hypocrisy, sexual double standards, and personal redemption. --- Background: Directed by Maurice Tourneur for Paramount Pictures, The White Moth was one of Barbara La Marr’s most notable dramatic roles. The film reflects the moral melodramas of the 1920s that addressed issues of gender, reputation, and social injustice. It was considered a daring story for its time due to its frank depiction of exploitation and hypocrisy. --- Trivia: Barbara La Marr was known as the “Girl Who Was Too Beautiful” in Hollywood. The film was based on a novel by Margaret Turnbull. The White Moth was a major dramatic vehicle for La Marr. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: April 6 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheWhiteMoth #1924Film #BarbaraLaMarr #SilentFilm #Drama #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain