The Gilded Butterfly

Jan 3, 1926

1h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

Left penniless after the death of her reprobate father Linda Haverhill procures a loan from John Converse, who is smitten with her. She squanders the money in an attempt to maintain her social position by going abroad. During the journey Linda falls in love with Army Captain Brian Anestry of the United States Army, but foolishly burns her possessions planning to file an insurance claim to tide her over. Arrested, she is involved in a wreck which just might provide an escape for both Linda and Brian from their troubles.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Fox Film Corporation

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Cast

Linda Haverhill

Alma Rubens

Brian Anestry

Bert Lytell

John Converse

Huntley Gordon

Jim Haverhill

Frank Keenan

Courtney Roth

Herbert Rawlinson

Mrs. Ralston

Vera Lewis

Mr. Ralston

Arthur Hoyt

Maid

Carolynne Snowden

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