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The Spider (1931)

Movie ★ 7.0 59 min

Crime Mystery

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.

Kenneth MacKenna Director William Cameron Menzies Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 23, 1931
Runtime
59 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0022421
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Cast

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) C.A. Beckman Joseph Belmont Joseph Belmont Violet Bird Raymond Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spider about?
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.
Who directed The Spider?
The Spider was directed by Kenneth MacKenna, William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in The Spider?
The Spider stars Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, El Brendel, John Arledge.
When was The Spider released?
The Spider is a 1931 crime, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Spider?
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