In the Spider's Grip (1920)
Aurélie, a fly, lives in the countryside with her uncle Anatole, a beetle. One day, while stealing honey, she is caught by a bee but saved by the Capricorn, who then becomes her fiancé. When the famous Miss Phalène has an accident near the village, Aurélie hosts her. Before leaving, Miss Phalène invites Aurélie to Paris, where she hires her as a maid but soon fires her for being caught with Tom, her suitor. Aurélie and Tom become dancers, and she meets the wealthy banker Arachnus, who lures her into a trap. Tom saves her but dies. Returning home, Aurélie is rejected by her uncle and finds her fiancé has a child with another fly.
Director: Władysław Starewicz
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: April 4, 1920
Production: Pathé Consortium Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Władysław Starewicz
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Spider's Grip about?
- Aurélie, a fly, lives in the countryside with her uncle Anatole, a beetle. One day, while stealing honey, she is caught by a bee but saved by the Capricorn, who then becomes her fiancé. When the famous Miss Phalène has an accident near the village, Aurélie hosts her. Before leaving, Miss Phalène invites Aurélie to Paris, where she hires her as a maid but soon fires her for being caught with Tom, her suitor. Aurélie and Tom become dancers, and she meets the wealthy banker Arachnus, who lures her into a trap. Tom saves her but dies. Returning home, Aurélie is rejected by her uncle and finds her fiancé has a child with another fly.
- Who directed In the Spider's Grip?
- In the Spider's Grip was directed by Władysław Starewicz.
- How long is In the Spider's Grip?
- In the Spider's Grip has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is In the Spider's Grip?
- In the Spider's Grip is a Animation film.
- Where was In the Spider's Grip produced?
- In the Spider's Grip was produced in France.