The Spider
“In which the superb emotional artiste presents two distinct characterizations”
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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.
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About The Spider
“In which the superb emotional artiste presents two distinct characterizations”
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. Running 50 minutes.
The Spider Cast and Characters
The cast features Pauline Frederick (as Valerie St. Cyr / Joan Marche), Thomas Holding (as Julian St. Saens), Frank Losee (as Count Du Poissy), and Helen Lindroth. Their performances are a major reason The Spider has built such a passionate audience.
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The Spider flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Spider online for free?
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How long is The Spider?
The Spider runs for 50 minutes (about 0.8 hour).
Is The Spider good? What's the rating?
The Spider holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Spider?
The main cast includes Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Frank Losee, and Helen Lindroth.
Is The Spider available in English?
Yes — The Spider was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Spider released?
The Spider was released in 1916.
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What is The Spider about?
The Spider is a Drama English-language film. 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.
When was The Spider released?
The Spider was released on January 27, 1916. It has a runtime of 50m. The film was produced by Famous Players Film Company.
Who stars in The Spider?
The Spider stars Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Frank Losee and Helen Lindroth. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Spider available in HD?
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