Pavement Butterfly movie poster

Pavement Butterfly

April 9, 1929 1h 36m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1929. Pavement Butterfly is a drama film. directed by Richard Eichberg.

Starring Anna May Wong, Alexander Granach, and Nien Sön Ling

Synopsis

In this, her second silent film with Eichberg, Wong plays Princess Butterfly, an exotic Parisian fan dancer whose “death leap through a circle of naked swords” act goes tragically wrong. Blamed for the impalement of a fellow performer, she runs away and takes shelter with a handsome but starving painter who she brings luck.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 9, 1929 96 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Richard Eichberg-Film GmbH
  • British International Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pavement Butterfly about?

In this, her second silent film with Eichberg, Wong plays Princess Butterfly, an exotic Parisian fan dancer whose “death leap through a circle of naked swords” act goes tragically wrong. Blamed...

Who directed Pavement Butterfly?

Pavement Butterfly was directed by Richard Eichberg.

How long is Pavement Butterfly?

Pavement Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Pavement Butterfly released?

Pavement Butterfly was released on April 9, 1929 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Pavement Butterfly?

The main cast of Pavement Butterfly includes Anna May Wong, Alexander Granach, Nien Sön Ling, S.Z. Sakall, Elwood Fleet Bostwick.