The Spider(1916)
In which the superb emotional artiste presents two distinct characterizations
The Spider Synopsis
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.
The Spider (1916) is a drama film directed by Robert G. Vignola, released on January 27, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Frank Losee and Helen Lindroth.
- Director:
- Robert G. Vignola
- Writers:
- William H. Clifford
- Production:
- Famous Players Film Company, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Spider Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pauline Frederick
as Valerie St. Cyr / Joan Marche
Thomas Holding
as Julian St. Saens
Frank Losee
as Count Du Poissy
Helen Lindroth
Key crew
Directed by Robert G. Vignola, written by William H. Clifford.
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The Spider – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Spider?
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The main cast of The Spider (1916) includes Pauline Frederick, Thomas Holding, Frank Losee and Helen Lindroth. The film was directed by Robert G. Vignola. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spider released?
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The Spider was released on January 27, 1916 and runs for 50m.