The Queen of the Butterflies (1927)

The Queen of the Butterflies (1927) poster

A little girl working as a carnival dancer is given a gift of a caterpillar as a joke. She spares the caterpillar's life, and becomes the Queen of the Butterflies. The film combines live-action sequences starring the director's daughter Jeanne (aka Nina Star) with puppet animation. Full of special effects, as with Starevich's previous films he used deceased insects as the protagonists of the film.

Director: Władysław Starewicz
Genre: Fantasy, Animation
Runtime: 26 min
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Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Queen of the Butterflies about?
A little girl working as a carnival dancer is given a gift of a caterpillar as a joke. She spares the caterpillar's life, and becomes the Queen of the Butterflies. The film combines live-action sequences starring the director's daughter Jeanne (aka Nina Star) with puppet animation. Full of special effects, as with Starevich's previous films he used deceased insects as the protagonists of the film.
Who directed The Queen of the Butterflies?
The Queen of the Butterflies was directed by Władysław Starewicz.
Who stars in The Queen of the Butterflies?
The Queen of the Butterflies stars Nina Star.
How long is The Queen of the Butterflies?
The Queen of the Butterflies has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is The Queen of the Butterflies?
The Queen of the Butterflies is a Fantasy, Animation film.
Where was The Queen of the Butterflies produced?
The Queen of the Butterflies was produced in France.