The Black Widow
Synopsis
The Daily Clarion hires detective story writer Steve Colt to investigate the deaths of a group of scientists working on an atomic rocket development project. Behind the killings is fortune teller Sombra, a spy from an Asian country intent on world domination, who is determined to pilfer the atomic rocket by luring workers from the project to her parlor and killing them with black widow spider venom when they refuse to cooperate.
Top Cast
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Bruce Edwards
Steve Colt
Virginia Lee
Joyce Winters (as Virginia Lindley)
Carol Forman
Sombra, The Black Widow
Anthony Warde
Nick Ward
Ramsay Ames
Ruth Dayton
I. Stanford Jolley
Dr. Z.V. Jaffa
Dave Anderson
Porter-Spy
Theodore Gottlieb
Hitomu
Virginia Carroll
Dr. Ann Curry
Gene Roth
John M. Walker
Sam Flint
Prof. Henry Weston
LeRoy Mason
Dr. Godfrey
Forrest Taylor
Bradley
Ernie Adams
Blinky
Keith Richards
Michael Burns
George Chesebro
J. Carter
Frank Lackteen
A. Kabob
Carey Loftin
Spike
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon
- Original Title
- The Black Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon
John MacBurnie
Sam Starr, Cliff Bell Sr.
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Fred C. Brannon
Director
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Sam Starr
Editor
Cliff Bell Sr.
Editor
Anthony Hinds
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Widow
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What is The Black Widow about?
The Daily Clarion hires detective story writer Steve Colt to investigate the deaths of a group of scientists working on an atomic rocket development project. Behind the killings is fortune teller Sombra, a spy from an Asian country intent on world domination, who is determined to pilfer the atomic rocket by luring workers from the project to her parlor and killing them with black widow spider venom when they refuse to cooperate.
Who directed The Black Widow?
The Black Widow was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon.
Who stars in The Black Widow?
The principal cast of The Black Widow includes Bruce Edwards, Virginia Lee, Carol Forman, Anthony Warde, Ramsay Ames.
When was The Black Widow released and how long is it?
The Black Widow was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.