Pavement Butterfly (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, Pavement Butterfly is a drama film directed by Richard Eichberg, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In this, her second silent film with Eichberg, Wong plays Princess Butterfly, an exotic Parisian fan dancer whose “death leap through a circle of naked swords” act goes tragically wrong. Blamed for the impalement of a fellow performer, she runs away and takes shelter with a handsome but starving painter who she brings luck.
Who’s in it. Pavement Butterfly stars Anna May Wong as Hai-Tang, Alexander Granach as Coco, Nien Sön Ling as Mr.Wu and S.Z. Sakall as Paul Bennet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pavement Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pavement Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pavement Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pavement Butterfly (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pavement Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pavement Butterfly worth watching?
- Pavement Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pavement Butterfly?
- Pavement Butterfly stars Anna May Wong, Alexander Granach, Nien Sön Ling, S.Z. Sakall and Elwood Fleet Bostwick.
- When was Pavement Butterfly released?
- Pavement Butterfly was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.