The Butterfly Girl (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1917, The Butterfly Girl is a drama film directed by Henry Otto, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. After her mother dies, a young girl is sent with her little sister to live with their aunt and uncle, who treat her terribly. The aunt and uncle run a show at the Panama exposition and turn her into a human butterfly.
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Girl stars Margarita Fischer as Pep O'Mally, Marie Kiernan as Bess, Jack Mower as Robert Whipple Jr. and J. Gordon Russell as Marcus Renshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Butterfly Girl sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Girl (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butterfly Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butterfly Girl worth watching?
- The Butterfly Girl holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Girl?
- The Butterfly Girl stars Margarita Fischer, Marie Kiernan, Jack Mower, J. Gordon Russell and Della Pringle.
- When was The Butterfly Girl released?
- The Butterfly Girl was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.