
The Silken Spider
Synopsis
Brian Leonard is a millionaire whose sole occupation is the amassing of wealth. He is cold, hard, and the element of love has been almost extinguished. In this environment, his motherless, loveless daughter, Bona, grew up to womanhood.
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March 7, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- William Parker
- Original Title
- The Silken Spider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
William Parker
L. Guy Wilky
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
William Parker
Writer
L. Guy Wilky
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silken Spider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silken Spider about?
Brian Leonard is a millionaire whose sole occupation is the amassing of wealth. He is cold, hard, and the element of love has been almost extinguished. In this environment, his motherless, loveless daughter, Bona, grew up to womanhood.
Who directed The Silken Spider?
The Silken Spider was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Silken Spider?
The principal cast of The Silken Spider includes Gayne Whitman, Vivian Rich, George Periolat, Louise Lester, Lillian Knight.
When was The Silken Spider released and how long is it?
The Silken Spider was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 20m.




















