The Spider's Web (1912)
Banker Graham Lawlor is convinced to invest in Silver Shield Mines and becomes president, unaware that promoters Harris, Brennen, and Lester are frauds. He asks his son, Trevor, a small-town lawyer, to join as secretary. Trevor suspects foul play, warns his father, and returns to his practice after a disagreement. Lester, one of the promoters, woos and abandons his stenographer, Brenda Wray. When rumors surface about the mine’s instability, the promoters attempt to place blame on Lawlor. Knowing he holds documents to clear his name, they bribe his servant to steal them. Brenda, seeking justice from Lester, overhears the plan and informs Trevor. Lawlor’s servant, Thompson, is caught, confesses, and clears Lawlor’s name, leading to the arrest of Harris, Brennen, and Lester.
| Movie ID | 78449 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime, Horror |
| Director | Van Dyke Brooke, Maurice Costello |
| Main cast | Maurice Costello, Charles Eldridge, Van Dyke Brooke, Earle Williams, Hal Wilson, Leah Baird, Zena Keefe, William Shea |
| Release date | 14 May 1912 |
| Release year | 1912 |
| Language | No Language |
| Duration | 12 min (0h 12m) |
| Rating | 10.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Vitagraph Company of America |
Director: Van Dyke Brooke, Maurice Costello
Top cast
Maurice CostelloTrevor Lawlor - A Young Attorney
Charles EldridgeGraham Lawlor - Trevor's Father
Van Dyke BrookeHarris - A Swindler
Earle WilliamsLester - A Swindler
Hal WilsonBrennan - A Swindler
Leah BairdBrenda Wray - Lester's Stenographer
Zena Keefe
William Shea
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