In the Spider's Grip
Dans les griffes de l'araignée
Synopsis
Aurélie, a fly, lives in the countryside with her uncle Anatole, a beetle. One day, while stealing honey, she is caught by a bee but saved by the Capricorn, who then becomes her fiancé. When the famous Miss Phalène has an accident near the village, Aurélie hosts her. Before leaving, Miss Phalène invites Aurélie to Paris, where she hires her as a maid but soon fires her for being caught with Tom, her suitor. Aurélie and Tom become dancers, and she meets the wealthy banker Arachnus, who lures her into a trap. Tom saves her but dies. Returning home, Aurélie is rejected by her uncle and finds her fiancé has a child with another fly.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Władysław Starewicz
- Original Title
- Dans les griffes de l'araignée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Consortium Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Władysław Starewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Władysław Starewicz
Director
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What is In the Spider's Grip about?
Aurélie, a fly, lives in the countryside with her uncle Anatole, a beetle. One day, while stealing honey, she is caught by a bee but saved by the Capricorn, who then becomes her fiancé. When the famous Miss Phalène has an accident near the village, Aurélie hosts her. Before leaving, Miss Phalène invites Aurélie to Paris, where she hires her as a maid but soon fires her for being caught with Tom, her suitor. Aurélie and Tom become dancers, and she meets the wealthy banker Arachnus, who lures her into a trap. Tom saves her but dies. Returning home, Aurélie is rejected by her uncle and finds her fiancé has a child with another fly.
Who directed In the Spider's Grip?
In the Spider's Grip was directed by Władysław Starewicz.
Who stars in In the Spider's Grip?
The principal cast of In the Spider's Grip includes Not specified.
When was In the Spider's Grip released and how long is it?
In the Spider's Grip was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 21m.