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The Desire of the Moth

191750mMovieWestern

The Desire of the Moth is a 1917 American silent western film directed by Rupert Julian

DirectorRupert Julian
WritersEugene Manlove Rhodes·Elliott J. Clawson

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Cast · Directed by Rupert Julian

RCRuth Clifford
Ruth Clifford
Stella Vorhis
MSMonroe Salisbury
Monroe Salisbury
Christopher Roy
WB
W.H. Bainbridge
Col. Vorhis
RJRupert Julian
Rupert Julian
John Wesley Pringle
MB
Milton Brown
Matt Lisner
ASAllan Sears
Allan Sears
Dick Marr (as Al Sears)

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The Desire of the Moth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Desire of the Moth?

The Desire of the Moth isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Desire of the Moth on Netflix?

No, The Desire of the Moth is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Desire of the Moth on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Desire of the Moth isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Desire of the Moth for free?

The Desire of the Moth isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Desire of the Moth?

The Desire of the Moth hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 10, 1917. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.