The Butterfly(1915)
The Butterfly 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.
The Butterfly (1915) is a drama film directed by O.A.C. Lund, released on May 10, 1915 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Howard Estabrook, Barbara Tennant, O.A.C. Lund and Jessie Lewis.
- Director:
- O.A.C. Lund
- Writers:
- O.A.C. Lund, Henry Kitchell Webster
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Production:
- Shubert Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Howard Estabrook
as John Butler
Barbara Tennant
as Elaine Arthur
O.A.C. Lund
as John Arthur
- Jessie Lewis
Jessie Lewis
Julia Stuart
- Fred Radcliffe
Fred Radcliffe
- Albert Edmondson
Albert Edmondson
Key crew
Directed by O.A.C. Lund, written by O.A.C. Lund and Henry Kitchell Webster.
Explore more Drama titles
You may also like
The Safety of Objects
2002
Girl in the Box
2016
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996
Salomé
2013
Gigi & Nate
2022
TalhotBlond
2012
Killer's Kiss
1955
Walkaway Joe
2020
Lucky Them
2013
Come Sunday
2018
Hands of Stone
2016
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
1998
The Truth About Emanuel
2013
The Caveman's Valentine
2001
Flashbacks of a Fool
2008
Strange Weather
2016
The Visit
1964
The Assault
2014
Embattled
2020
Gracie
2007
Movies similar to The Butterfly
If I Were Queen
1922
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1913
Help! Help! Police!
1919
Waifs
1914
A Nest Unfeathered
1914
The Woman Pays
1914
Four Grains of Rice
1915
The Lure of Vanity
1911
Treasure Trove
1911
A Quaker Mother
1911
She Came, She Saw, She Conquered
1911
Cordelia the Magnificent
1923
Mandarin's Gold
1919
The Leopardess
1923
The North Wind's Malice
1920
Injustice
1919
Vengeance Is Mine
1917
Die Diktatur der Liebe. 1. Die böse Lust
1921
The Character Woman
1914
Moonlight
1914
The Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butterfly online?
+
The Butterfly (1915) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Butterfly?
+
The main cast of The Butterfly (1915) includes Howard Estabrook, Barbara Tennant, O.A.C. Lund, Jessie Lewis and Julia Stuart. The film was directed by O.A.C. Lund. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Butterfly released?
+
The Butterfly was released on May 10, 1915 and runs for 50m.