The Butterfly (1915)
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.
Director: O.A.C. Lund
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 10, 1915
Cast
- Howard Estabrook - John Butler
- Barbara Tennant - Elaine Arthur
- O.A.C. Lund - John Arthur
- Jessie Lewis
- Julia Stuart
- Fred Radcliffe
- Albert Edmondson
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Production: Shubert Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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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 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.
- Who directed The Butterfly?
- The Butterfly was directed by O.A.C. Lund.
- Who stars in The Butterfly?
- The Butterfly stars Howard Estabrook, Barbara Tennant, O.A.C. Lund, Jessie Lewis, Julia Stuart, Fred Radcliffe.
- How long is The Butterfly?
- The Butterfly has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Butterfly?
- The Butterfly is a Drama film.
- Where was The Butterfly produced?
- The Butterfly was produced in United States of America.