Black Butterflies(1928)
Black Butterflies Synopsis
An exposé of the "fake" or "wicked" Bohemian social circles, highlighting the moral consequences of their actions. The film features a "pleasure-seeking" philosophy, evidenced by the intertitle that read, "May we help ourselves to life's pleasures?"
Black Butterflies (1928) is a drama film directed by James W. Horne, released on August 30, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Jobyna Ralston, Mae Busch, Robert Frazer and Lila Lee. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- James W. Horne
- Writers:
- Henry McCarty, Delos Sutherland
- Production:
- Carlos Productions
- Status:
- Released
Black Butterflies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jobyna Ralston
as Dorinda Maxwell
Mae Busch
as Kitty Perkins
Robert Frazer
as David
Lila Lee
as Norma Davis
Robert Ober
as Jimmie
Ray Hallor
as Chad
George Periolat
as Hatch
- Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
as Judge Davis
Key crew
Directed by James W. Horne, written by Henry McCarty and Delos Sutherland.
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Black Butterflies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Black Butterflies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Butterflies online?
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Who stars in Black Butterflies?
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The main cast of Black Butterflies (1928) includes Jobyna Ralston, Mae Busch, Robert Frazer, Lila Lee and Robert Ober. The film was directed by James W. Horne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Butterflies released?
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Black Butterflies was released on August 30, 1928 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Black Butterflies worth watching?
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Black Butterflies (1928) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.