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Pavement Butterfly

Pavement Butterfly

Apr 09, 1929 · 1h 36m

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

Richard Eichberg

Overview

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.

About Pavement Butterfly

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 for the impalement of a fellow performer, she runs away and takes shelter with a handsome but starving painter who she brings luck.

When was Pavement Butterfly released?

Pavement Butterfly was released on April 9, 1929.

How long is Pavement Butterfly?

Pavement Butterfly runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who directed Pavement Butterfly?

Pavement Butterfly was directed by Richard Eichberg.

Who is in the cast of Pavement Butterfly?

The cast of Pavement Butterfly includes Anna May Wong (Hai-Tang), Alexander Granach (Coco), Nien Sön Ling (Mr.Wu), S.Z. Sakall (Paul Bennet) and Elwood Fleet Bostwick (Mr. Working).

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