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Butterfly

October 11, 1924 1h 20m

Originally released in 1924. Butterfly is a drama/romance film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Laura La Plante, Ruth Clifford, and Kenneth Harlan

Synopsis

A woman (Ruth Clifford) dedicates her life to her ungrateful younger sister (Laura La Plante), a brilliant violinist. “…a real gem of a photoplay…[Laura La Plante] does about the best work of her career in this role. She acts without showing she is acting, and she makes human and lovable the most trying character she has yet been called upon to essay.” – Moving Picture World.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 11, 1924 101 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butterfly about?

A woman (Ruth Clifford) dedicates her life to her ungrateful younger sister (Laura La Plante), a brilliant violinist. “…a real gem of a photoplay…[Laura La Plante] does about the best work of...

Who directed Butterfly?

Butterfly was directed by Clarence Brown.

How long is Butterfly?

Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Butterfly released?

Butterfly was released on October 11, 1924 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Butterfly?

The main cast of Butterfly includes Laura La Plante, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan, Norman Kerry, Cesare Gravina.