Madame Butterfly
Synopsis
Pinkerton marries Cho-Cho San in Japan, whilst on shore leave. When he leaves, she keeps his Japanese home as he left it. He returns three years later, having married again in America, and tells Cho-Cho that their affair is over. She has had a child in his absence, who is sent to her family, before she kills herself.
Top Cast
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Sylvia Sidney
Cho-cho San
Cary Grant
Lieutenant Pinkerton
Charles Ruggles
Lieutenant Barton
Irving Pichel
Yamadori
Helen Jerome Eddy
Cho-cho San's Mother
Edmund Breese
Cho-cho San's Grandfather
Louise Carter
Suzuki
Sándor Kállay
Goro
Judith Vosselli
Madame Goro
Sheila Terry
Adelaide
Dorothy Libaire
Peach Blossom
Berton Churchill
Mr. Sharpless
Philip Horomato
Trouble
Charita
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 30, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Moncure March, Josephine Lovett
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Madame Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Gering
Joseph Moncure March, Josephine Lovett, David Belasco, John Luther Long
W. Franke Harling
David Abel
Jane Loring
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Gering
Director
Jane Loring
Editor
David Abel
Director of Photography
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Joseph Moncure March
Screenplay
Josephine Lovett
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame Butterfly about?
Pinkerton marries Cho-Cho San in Japan, whilst on shore leave. When he leaves, she keeps his Japanese home as he left it. He returns three years later, having married again in America, and tells Cho-Cho that their affair is over. She has had a child in his absence, who is sent to her family, before she kills herself.
Who directed Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in Madame Butterfly?
The principal cast of Madame Butterfly includes Sylvia Sidney, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Irving Pichel, Helen Jerome Eddy.
When was Madame Butterfly released and how long is it?
Madame Butterfly was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Butterfly was composed by W. Franke Harling.