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Madame Butterfly (1932)

Movie ★ 5.4 86 min

Drama

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.

Marion Gering Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 30, 1932
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0023169
Language

Themes

Cast

Sylvia Sidney Sylvia Sidney Cho-cho San Cary Grant Cary Grant Lieutenant Pinkerton Charles Ruggles Charles Ruggles Lieutenant Barton Irving Pichel Irving Pichel Yamadori Helen Jerome Eddy Helen Jerome Eddy Cho-cho San's Mother Edmund Breese Edmund Breese Cho-cho San's Grandfather Louise Carter Louise Carter Suzuki Sándor Kállay Goro Judith Vosselli Judith Vosselli Madame Goro Sheila Terry Sheila Terry Adelaide Dorothy Libaire Dorothy Libaire Peach Blossom Berton Churchill Berton Churchill Mr. Sharpless Philip Horomato Trouble Charita Charita (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Madame Butterfly about?
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.
Who directed Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in Madame Butterfly?
Madame Butterfly stars Sylvia Sidney, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Irving Pichel.
When was Madame Butterfly released?
Madame Butterfly is a 1932 drama film.
Where can I watch Madame Butterfly?
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