Movie: The Butterfly

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Helen Gardner
Helen Gardner

Nancy North - the Butterfly

Gladden James
Gladden James

Henry Morey
Henry Morey

Albert Roccardi
Albert Roccardi

Rose Tapley
Rose Tapley

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    A father tries to keep his son from marrying a poor actress. She eventually becomes a famous and wealthy leading lady, and is reunited with the son.

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    1914-10-27

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