Man and the "Moment" (1929) (MOD)

Man and the "Moment" (1929) (MOD)Billie Dove and Rod La Rocque star in this risqu part talkie comedy, once believed to be lost but now restored. Relentlessly pursued by gold digger Viola Hatfield (Gwen Lee), millionaire Michel Towne (La Rocque) decides to put her off through a marriage of convenience. Convincing Joan Winslow (Dove) to marry him so she can be free of her evil guardian, the wealthy rake promises a quick separation but then tries to test her honor. Beating a hasty

But after his victim's body is discovered across town

Laraine Day stars as a woman who was denied the locket in childhood and who now turns her charms on man after man as she plots jewel theft after jewel theft

and alcohol running ensues

The place: World War II Burma

by shouting out one word-SHAZAM

pratfalling into a chair

Terry Kinney

Kano (Use Your Might)

The four encounter a mysterious character

and now there was more to enjoy

a quirky skewering of sex

And waits for Fate to deal the cards one last time