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Butterfly

Butterfly

Oct 11, 1924 · 1h 20m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Clarence Brown

Overview

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.

About Butterfly

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 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.

When was Butterfly released?

Butterfly was released on October 11, 1924.

How long is Butterfly?

Butterfly runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who directed Butterfly?

Butterfly was directed by Clarence Brown.

Who is in the cast of Butterfly?

The cast of Butterfly includes Laura La Plante (Dora Collier), Ruth Clifford (Hilary Collier), Kenneth Harlan (Craig Spaulding), Norman Kerry (Konrad Kronski) and Cesare Gravina (Von Mandescheid).

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