The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life (1910)

• Documentary

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Release date

June 3, 1910

Runtime

10m

Language

English

Director

James Williamson

Status

Released