The Black Butterfly
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Synopsis
Sonia Smirnov, a Paris opera singer known as "The Black Butterfly", starts an affair with young Alan Hall. Hall, however, is still pining over his previous lover, a young peasant girl.
Top Cast
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Olga Petrova
Sonia Smirnov / Marie - The Convent Girl
Mahlon Hamilton
Alan Hall
Tony Merlo
Girard
Count Lewenhaupt
Lahcaise
Edward Brennan
Lord Braislin
Violet Reed
Lady Constance Braislin
Jack Hopkins
Don Luis Maredo
Morgan Jones
Peter - Father of Sonia
Norman Kerry
Vladimir
Roy Pilcher
Gaston Duval
Evelyn Dumo
Ciel - Sonia's Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burton L. King
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Clifton
- Original Title
- The Black Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Popular Plays and Players Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burton L. King
Wallace Clifton, Olga Petrova, Lillian Case Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Burton L. King
Director
Wallace Clifton
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Butterfly
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What is The Black Butterfly about?
Sonia Smirnov, a Paris opera singer known as "The Black Butterfly", starts an affair with young Alan Hall. Hall, however, is still pining over his previous lover, a young peasant girl.
Who directed The Black Butterfly?
The Black Butterfly was directed by Burton L. King.
Who stars in The Black Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Black Butterfly includes Olga Petrova, Mahlon Hamilton, Tony Merlo, Count Lewenhaupt, Edward Brennan.
When was The Black Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Black Butterfly was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Butterfly?
The Black Butterfly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).