The Spider's Web
“"Beware, Spider! I Have You Marked For Death with The Most Fiendish Weapons Ever Concieved By The Human Brain!"”
Synopsis
Pulp hero "The Spider" seeks to destroy all criminals. In this serialized adventure, he battles The Octopus, who intends to replace the government of the United States.
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Top Cast
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Warren Hull
The Spider / Richard Wentworth / Blinky McQuade
Iris Meredith
Nita Van Sloan
Richard Fiske
Jackson
Kenne Duncan
Ram Singh
Forbes Murray
Police Commissioner Stanley Kirk
Marc Lawrence
Steve Harmon
Charles Cahill Wilson
Chase
Eugene Anderson Jr
Johnnie Sands
Ann Doran
Mason's Secretary
Paul Whitney
Gray
Beatrice Curtis
Kate Sands
Gordon Hart
J. Mason
Byron Foulger
Allen Roberts
Donald Douglas
Jenkins
John Tyrrell
Henchman Grafton
Henry Taylor
Wilson (uncredited)
Lee Shumway
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry Cornell
Brownie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne, Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent, George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Mart Ramson
- Original Title
- The Spider's Web
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne, Ray Taylor
Robert E. Kent, George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Mart Ramson
Allen G. Siegler
Richard Fantl
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Mart Ramson
Screenplay
Jack Fier
Producer
Richard Fantl
Editor
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Ray Taylor
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spider's Web
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spider's Web about?
Pulp hero "The Spider" seeks to destroy all criminals. In this serialized adventure, he battles The Octopus, who intends to replace the government of the United States.
Who directed The Spider's Web?
The Spider's Web was directed by James W. Horne, Ray Taylor.
Who stars in The Spider's Web?
The principal cast of The Spider's Web includes Warren Hull, Iris Meredith, Richard Fiske, Kenne Duncan, Forbes Murray.
When was The Spider's Web released and how long is it?
The Spider's Web was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 5h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spider's Web?
The Spider's Web holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).