The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life (1910)

Directed by one of the pioneers of the cinematic industry, James Williamson, The History of a Butterfly - A Romance of Insect Life is an intriguing look at the life cycles of butterflies and moths. Caterpillars are seen hatching, feeding and ready for pupation and with three caterpillars changing into chrysalis and the birth of a peacock butterfly, this black and white silent film is an early example of British natural history filmmaking.

Director: James Williamson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Production: Williamson Kinematograph Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife

Keywords

wildlife, nature, silent film, butterfly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life about?
Directed by one of the pioneers of the cinematic industry, James Williamson, The History of a Butterfly - A Romance of Insect Life is an intriguing look at the life cycles of butterflies and moths. Caterpillars are seen hatching, feeding and ready for pupation and with three caterpillars changing into chrysalis and the birth of a peacock butterfly, this black and white silent film is an early example of British natural history filmmaking.
Who directed The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life was directed by James Williamson.
How long is The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life is a Documentary film.
Where was The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life produced?
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?
The themes of The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife.