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''Madame Butterfly'' - 1932
A vintage movie poster reproduction of ''Madame Butterfly'' - a 1932 American drama film directed by Marion Gering. It is one of the many adaptations... more
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''Madame Butterfly'' - 1932
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A vintage movie poster reproduction of ''Madame Butterfly'' - a 1932 American drama film directed by Marion Gering. It is one of the many adaptations of Giacomo Puccini's famous opera "Madama Butterfly." The film features Sylvia Sidney in the titular role of Cho-Cho San (Madame Butterfly) and Cary Grant in a supporting role. Here's a description of the movie:
Title: Madame Butterfly
Year: 1932
Director: Marion Gering
Cast:
Sylvia Sidney as Cho-Cho San (Madame Butterfly)
Cary Grant as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton
Charles Ruggles as Barton
Irving Pichel as Yamadori
Onslow Stevens as Commissioner Forsythe
William B. Davidson as Commissioner's aide
Edmund Breese as Shunkei
Plot Summary:
"Madame Butterfly" tells the tragic love story of Cho-Cho San (Sylvia Sidney), a young Japanese woman, and Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton (Cary Grant), a United States Navy officer stationed in Japan. The film is set in Nagasaki, where Pinkerton arrives with his friend Barton (Charles Ruggles). Pinkerton intends to enter into a temporary marriage with Cho-Cho San, commonly referred to as a "Madame Butterfly" marriage, with the understanding that it can be easily annulled when he chooses to return to America.
Cho-Cho San, a naive and innocent young woman, falls deeply in love with Pinkerton, believing that their union is sincere and that he will return to her. She also gives birth to Pinkerton's child, a son named Trouble.
However, Pinkerton leaves Japan and returns to the United States, leaving Cho-Cho San heartbroken and clinging to the hope of his return. She waits faithfully for him, even as years pass, enduring hardship and societal rejection.
The film explores themes of love, betrayal, cultural differences, and the consequences of Pinkerton's actions on Cho-Cho San's life. It delves into the clash between East and West, particularly the misunderstandings and miscommunications arising from cultural disparities.
Sylvia Sidney delivers a poignant performance as Cho-Cho San, portraying the character's vulnerability and heartbreak with sensitivity. Cary Grant, in one of his early film roles, plays the charismatic yet morally questionable Pinkerton.
"Madame Butterfly" is one of the several film adaptations of Puccini's opera and the original short story by John Luther Long. While it may not be as well-known as other adaptations, it captures the essence of the tragic love story and provides a showcase for Sylvia Sidney's dramatic talents. The film's exploration of cultural themes adds depth to the narrative, making it a notable entry in the Madame Butterfly canon and a historical artifact of early 1930s cinema.
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April 15th, 2021
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