The Broken Butterfly(1919)
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The Broken Butterfly Synopsis
A woman in Canada abused by her aunt falls in love with a foreign composer looking for inspiration, who comes to find it in her and the star-crossed romance that develops between them.
The Broken Butterfly (1919) is a drama and romance film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on November 1, 1919 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Lew Cody, Mary Alden, Pauline Starke and Peaches Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- Penelope Knapp, H. Tipton Steck, Maurice Tourneur
- Producers:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Production:
- Maurice Tourneur Productions, Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lew Cody
as Darrell Thorne
Mary Alden
as Zabie Elliot
Pauline Starke
as Marcene Elliot
- Peaches Johnson
Peaches Johnson
as Marcène's Child
Nina Byron
as Marcène's Sister
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by Penelope Knapp, H. Tipton Steck and Maurice Tourneur, produced by Maurice Tourneur.
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The Broken Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Broken Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Broken Butterfly online?
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Who stars in The Broken Butterfly?
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The main cast of The Broken Butterfly (1919) includes Lew Cody, Mary Alden, Pauline Starke, Peaches Johnson and Nina Byron. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Broken Butterfly released?
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The Broken Butterfly was released on November 1, 1919 and runs for 58m.
Is The Broken Butterfly worth watching?
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The Broken Butterfly (1919) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.