The Cobweb is a 1917 British silent thriller film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Henry Edwards, Alma Taylor and Stewart Rome.[1] A millionaire mistakenly believes that he has murdered his Mexican wife. It is based on the play The Cobweb by Naunton Davies and Leon M. Lion.
| The Cobweb | |
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| Directed by | Cecil M. Hepworth |
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| Produced by | Cecil M. Hepworth |
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| Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
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| Distributed by | Harma Photoplays |
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Running time | 60 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Plot summary
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Cast
edit- Henry Edwards as Stephen Mallard
- Alma Taylor as Irma Brian
- Stewart Rome as Merton Forsdyke
- Violet Hopson as Dolorosa
- Marguerite Blanche as Miss Debb
- Lionelle Howard as Poacher
- John MacAndrews as Inspector Beall
- Charles Vane as Sir George Gillingham
- Molly Hamley-Clifford as Mrs. Brian
References
edit- ^ Palmer p.912
Bibliography
edit- Palmer, Scott. British Film Actors' Credits, 1895-1987. McFarland, 1988.
External links
edit- The Cobweb at IMDb
- The Cobweb at AllMovie
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