Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Spider's Web' right now, here are some important things to know about the Vitagraph Company of America horror flick. The Spider's Web starring Maurice Costello, Charles Eldridge, Van Dyke Brooke, Earle Williams has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 12 min. The release date of the movie is May 14th, 1912.
Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "Banker Graham Lawlor is convinced to invest in Silver Shield Mines and becomes president, unaware that promoters Harris, Brennen, and Lester are frauds. He asks his son, Trevor, a small-town lawyer, to join as secretary. Trevor suspects foul play, warns his father, and returns to his practice after a disagreement. Lester, one of the promoters, woos and abandons his stenographer, Brenda Wray. When rumors surface about the mine’s instability, the promoters attempt to place blame on Lawlor. Knowing he holds documents to clear his name, they bribe his servant to steal them. Brenda, seeking justice from Lester, overhears the plan and informs Trevor. Lawlor’s servant, Thompson, is caught, confesses, and clears Lawlor’s name, leading to the arrest of Harris, Brennen, and Lester."
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'The Spider's Web' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on May 14th, 1912