The Spider (1916)

In which the superb emotional artiste presents two distinct characterizations

The Spider (1916) poster

Valerie St. Cyr, seizes a chance for excitement and money, deserts her infant daughter Joan and her impoverished husband and runs away to Paris with the Count Du Poissy. Years later, without knowing that they are mother and daughter, both Valerie and Joan fall in love with artist Julian St. Saens, who rejects the former but becomes engaged to the latter. Enraged, Valerie convinces the count to kidnap Joan, but after she is captured, Joan stabs the count to death. When Valerie learns that Joan is her daughter, she takes the blame for the murder and goes to the guillotine while Joan, still unaware that Valerie is her mother, makes plans with Julian for their marriage.

Director: Robert G. Vignola
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Famous Players Film Company, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: Robert G. Vignola
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Spider about?
Valerie St. Cyr, seizes a chance for excitement and money, deserts her infant daughter Joan and her impoverished husband and runs away to Paris with the Count Du Poissy. Years later, without knowing that they are mother and daughter, both Valerie and Joan fall in love with artist Julian St. Saens, who rejects the former but becomes engaged to the latter. Enraged, Valerie convinces the count to kidnap Joan, but after she is captured, Joan stabs the count to death. When Valerie learns that Joan is her daughter, she takes the blame for the murder and goes to the guillotine while Joan, still unaware that Valerie is her mother, makes plans with Julian for their marriage.
Who directed The Spider?
The Spider was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in The Spider?
The Spider stars Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Frank Losee, Helen Lindroth.
How long is The Spider?
The Spider has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Spider?
The Spider is a Drama film.
Where was The Spider produced?
The Spider was produced in United States of America.