Madame Butterfly
1932, English. Directed by Marion Gering.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marion GeringDirector
- Sylvia SidneyCho-cho San
- Cary GrantLieutenant Pinkerton
- Charles RugglesLieutenant Barton
- Irving PichelYamadori
- Helen Jerome EddyCho-cho San's Mother
- Edmund BreeseCho-cho San's Grandfather
- Louise CarterSuzuki
- Sándor KállayGoro
- Judith VosselliMadame Goro
- Sheila TerryAdelaide
- Dorothy LibairePeach Blossom
- Berton ChurchillMr. Sharpless
Details
- Released
- 30 December 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Moncure March, Josephine Lovett, John Luther Long
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What Madame Butterfly is based on
Madame Butterfly is adapted from a play or musical.
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Madame Butterfly runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is Madame Butterfly on?
Madame Butterfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Madame Butterfly?
If you liked Madame Butterfly, try Before I Fall, I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, Hounddog.
Who directed Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly (1932) was directed by Marion Gering and stars Sylvia Sidney, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles.
What is Madame Butterfly based on?
Madame Butterfly is adapted from a play or musical.