The Lost Moment
Originally released in 1947. The Lost Moment is a drama/thriller film. directed by Martin Gabel. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Cummings, Susan Hayward, and Agnes Moorehead
Synopsis
In a long flashback, a New York publisher is in Venice pursuing the lost love letters of an early-19th-century poet, Jeffrey Ashton, who disappeared mysteriously. Using a false name, Lewis Venable rents a room from Juliana Bordereau, once Jeffrey Ashton's lover, now an aged recluse. Running the household is Juliana's severe niece, Tina, who mistrusts Venable from the first moment. He realizes all is not right when late one night he finds Tina, her hair unpinned and wild, at the piano. She calls him Jeffrey and throws herself at him. The family priest warns Venable to tread carefully around her fantasies, but he wants the letters at any cost, even Tina's sanity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walter Wanger Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lost Moment about?
In a long flashback, a New York publisher is in Venice pursuing the lost love letters of an early-19th-century poet, Jeffrey Ashton, who disappeared mysteriously. Using a false name, Lewis Venable ...
Who directed The Lost Moment?
The Lost Moment was directed by Martin Gabel.
How long is The Lost Moment?
The Lost Moment has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Lost Moment released?
The Lost Moment was released on November 21, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lost Moment?
The main cast of The Lost Moment includes Robert Cummings, Susan Hayward, Agnes Moorehead, Joan Lorring, Eduardo Ciannelli.