The Broken Butterfly
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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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Penelope Knapp, H. Tipton Steck, Charles E. Whittaker, Maurice Tourneur
- Original Title
- The Broken Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Tourneur Productions, Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Penelope Knapp, H. Tipton Steck, Charles E. Whittaker, Maurice Tourneur
Maurice Tourneur
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Writer
Maurice Tourneur
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Broken Butterfly about?
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.
Who directed The Broken Butterfly?
The Broken Butterfly was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Broken Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Broken Butterfly includes Lew Cody, Mary Alden, Pauline Starke, Peaches Johnson, Nina Byron.
When was The Broken Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Broken Butterfly was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is The Broken Butterfly based on a book or true story?
The Broken Butterfly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Penelope Knapp".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken Butterfly?
The Broken Butterfly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).