The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life
1910, English. Directed by James Williamson.
Directed by one of the pioneers of the cinematic industry, James Williamson, The History of a Butterfly - A Romance of Insect Life is an intriguing look at the life cycles of butterflies and moths. Caterpillars are seen hatching, feeding and ready for pupation and with three caterpillars changing into chrysalis and the birth of a peacock butterfly, this black and white silent film is an early example of British natural history filmmaking.
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- 0h 10m
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- English
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- 3 June 1910
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The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 June 1910. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life (1910) was directed by James Williamson.