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The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life

★7.5 1910 10m James Williamson PG-13

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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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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The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life (1910) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 10m documentary directed by James Williamson is rated 7.5/10 by 2 viewers.

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When was The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life released?

The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life was released on June 3, 1910.

Who directed The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?

The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life was directed by James Williamson.

How long is The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?

The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life has a runtime of 10 minutes.

What genre is The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life?

The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life is categorized as Documentary.

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