Movie·1910·0h 10m

The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life

Directed By

James Williamson

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No Language

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The Story

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.

Themes

wildlifenaturesilent filmbutterfly

Production House

Williamson Kinematograph Company