The Butterfly
Originally released in 1915. The Butterfly is a drama film. directed by O.A.C. Lund. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Howard Estabrook, Barbara Tennant, and O.A.C. Lund
Synopsis
A hunchback, sworn to revenge against a woman who rejected him, lures her stepdaughter Elaine to the stage and assists her to become a dancer. Her stepmother goes to see her dance where the hunchback murders her goes mad and falls off a cliff to his death. John Butler, who is loved by Elaine, is accused of killing him, but Elaine clears him of the charge by proving the hunchback was the murderer of her stepmother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Shubert Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butterfly about?
A hunchback, sworn to revenge against a woman who rejected him, lures her stepdaughter Elaine to the stage and assists her to become a dancer. Her stepmother goes to see her dance where the hunchba...
Who directed The Butterfly?
The Butterfly was directed by O.A.C. Lund.
How long is The Butterfly?
The Butterfly has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Butterfly released?
The Butterfly was released on May 10, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Butterfly?
The main cast of The Butterfly includes Howard Estabrook, Barbara Tennant, O.A.C. Lund, Jessie Lewis, Julia Stuart.