The Spider and Her Web

The Spider and Her Web

The Spider and Her Web

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The Spider and Her Web

1914

0h 15m

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Overview

The story concerns the reformation of a fast woman who runs a gambling establishment. Her one fear is of death and her regeneration is brought about.

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6 members

Directing

Lois Weber

Madame DuBarr

Lois Weber

Acting

Phillips Smalley

Unknown Role

Phillips Smalley

Acting

Wallace Reid

Unknown Role

Wallace Reid

Acting

Dorothy Davenport

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Dorothy Davenport

Directing

Rupert Julian

Unknown Role

Rupert Julian

Directing

William Wolbert

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