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The Spider
The Spider
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The Spider

1931
59m
Crime
Mystery

Status

Released

Release

1931

Runtime

59m

Storyline

"HOW MUCH THRILL CAN YOU STAND?"

Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an upscale theater, a murder occurs. A hand wearing a sinister spider ring raises a revolver, the lights go out, and a shot rings out! When the lights come on, the body of a patron is lying on the floor, dying. Who is the mysterious killer? What is the strange secret of Lowe’s clairvoyant, amnesia-plagued assistant? After the police restrain the audience from leaving, Lowe uses his magical powers to help expose the killer. Watch for the terrific séance scene where weird ghost-like creatures float above the stage.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
59m
Sep 23, 1931
Languages
English
Director
Kenneth MacKenna
Kenneth MacKenna
William Cameron Menzies
William Cameron Menzies
Production
Fox Film Corporation
Fox Film Corporation
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

Edmund Lowe

Edmund Lowe

Chatrand

Lois Moran

Lois Moran

Beverly Lane

El Brendel

El Brendel

Ole

John Arledge

John Arledge

Tommy

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Dr. Blackstone

Earle Foxe

Earle Foxe

John Carrington

Manya Roberti

Manya Roberti

Estelle

Howard Phillips

Howard Phillips

Alexander

Purnell Pratt

Purnell Pratt

Inspector Riley

Jesse De Vorska

Jesse De Vorska

Goldberg

Kendall McComas

Kendall McComas

The Kid

Ruth Donnelly

Ruth Donnelly

Mrs. Wimbledon

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Cop (uncredited)

Joyce Compton

Joyce Compton

Butch's Girl Friend (uncredited)

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