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.
Cast
- Maurice Costello - Trevor Lawlor - A Young Attorney
- Charles Eldridge - Graham Lawlor - Trevor's Father
- Van Dyke Brooke - Harris - A Swindler
- Earle Williams - Lester - A Swindler
- Hal Wilson - Brennan - A Swindler
- Leah Baird - Brenda Wray - Lester's Stenographer
- Zena Keefe
- William Shea
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spider's Web about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Spider's Web?
- The Spider's Web was directed by Van Dyke Brooke, Maurice Costello.
- Who stars in The Spider's Web?
- The Spider's Web stars Maurice Costello, Charles Eldridge, Van Dyke Brooke, Earle Williams, Hal Wilson, Leah Baird.
- How long is The Spider's Web?
- The Spider's Web has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Spider's Web?
- The Spider's Web is a Horror, Crime film.
- Where was The Spider's Web produced?
- The Spider's Web was produced in United States of America.