CinemaOSMovie · 1928 · 1h 10m

Black Butterflies

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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?"

Directed byJames W. Horne

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: EN
Released: August 30, 1928

Studios

Carlos Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited

Starring

Jobyna Ralston

Jobyna Ralston

Dorinda Maxwell

Mae Busch

Mae Busch

Kitty Perkins

Robert Frazer

Robert Frazer

David

Lila Lee

Lila Lee

Norma Davis

Robert Ober

Robert Ober

Jimmie

Ray Hallor

Ray Hallor

Chad

George Periolat

George Periolat

Hatch

Cosmo Kyrle Bellew

Judge Davis

Creative team

Directed by: James W. Horne
Written by: Henry McCarty
Delos Sutherland

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