The Cobweb Hotel
Synopsis
A spider runs a hotel for flies where he keeps his guests captive. A pair of fly newlyweds arrive and check in. Fortunately, the husband is "flyweight champion". After a pitched battle featuring arrows (fountain pen nibs) and a machine-gun (aspirins shot from a perfume atomizer), the spider winds up in a bottle of library paste.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Turner
- Original Score
- Sammy Timberg, Bob Rothberg
- Original Title
- The Cobweb Hotel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
Bill Turner
Sammy Timberg, Bob Rothberg
Max Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
Bill Turner
Writer
Max Fleischer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cobweb Hotel
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What is The Cobweb Hotel about?
A spider runs a hotel for flies where he keeps his guests captive. A pair of fly newlyweds arrive and check in. Fortunately, the husband is "flyweight champion". After a pitched battle featuring arrows (fountain pen nibs) and a machine-gun (aspirins shot from a perfume atomizer), the spider winds up in a bottle of library paste.
Who directed The Cobweb Hotel?
The Cobweb Hotel was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in The Cobweb Hotel?
The principal cast of The Cobweb Hotel includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel.
When was The Cobweb Hotel released and how long is it?
The Cobweb Hotel was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cobweb Hotel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cobweb Hotel was composed by Sammy Timberg, Bob Rothberg.