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The Glimpses of the Moon (1923)

Although Susan Branch is herself without finances, she has many wealthy friends who supply her with clothes and gay times. She is in love with struggling author Nick Lansing, who also attracts the interests of Susan's chief patron, Ursula Gillow, and is persuaded by Ellie Vanderlyn to marry him for at least a year's happiness. Their marriage falls apart when their wedding gifts are spent; they become involved with the Vanderlyns' domestic affairs; and Ursula decides she wants Nick for herself. However, the lawyer handling the Lansings' divorce proceedings brings them back together, and Nick sells his novel. A lost film.

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Top billed cast

Bebe DanielsSusan Branch
David PowellNick Lansing
Nita NaldiUrsula Gillow
Maurice CostelloFred Gillow
Rubye De RemerMrs. Ellie Vanderlyn
Charles K. Gerrard'Streffy' (Lord Altringham)
Billy QuirkBob Fulmer
Pearl SindelarGrace Fulmer
Dolores CostelloSecondary Role

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