The Spider Returns
“THE FAMOUS CRIME SMASHER OF "THE SPIDER" MAGAZINE WARS ON SECRET FOREIGN AGENTS!”
Synopsis
The evil and masked "Gargoyle" is sabotaging all of America's industrial plants. It is up to the Spider to save the country.
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Top Cast
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Warren Hull
The Spider / Richard Wentworth / Blinky McQuade
Mary Ainslee
Nita Van Sloan
Dave O'Brien
Jackson, Wentworth's Aide
Joseph W. Girard
Police Commissioner Kirk
Kenne Duncan
Ram Singh, Wentworth's Hindu Chauffeur
Corbet Morris
McLeod
Bryant Washburn
Westfall
Anthony Warde
Henchman Trigger
Harry Harvey
Stephen
Arthur Belasco
Butler
Stanley Blystone
Policeman
Lane Chandler
Police Lab Fingerprint Man
Stephen Chase
Jenkins, Wentworth's Butler
George Chesebro
Henchman
Steve Clark
Henchman Meeker
Ruth Findlay
Secretary
Jack Gardner
Poppy - the Bartender
Chuck Hamilton
Henchman Gunther
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Cox, Jesse Duffy, Lawrence Taylor, John Cutting, George H. Plympton, Harry L. Fraser
- Original Score
- Lee Zahler
- Original Title
- The Spider Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 0m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
Morgan Cox, Jesse Duffy, Lawrence Taylor, John Cutting, George H. Plympton, Harry L. Fraser
Lee Zahler
Dwight Caldwell, Earl Turner
Larry Darmour
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
Earl Turner
Editor
Jesse Duffy
Writer
Larry Darmour
Producer
George H. Plympton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spider Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spider Returns about?
The evil and masked "Gargoyle" is sabotaging all of America's industrial plants. It is up to the Spider to save the country.
Who directed The Spider Returns?
The Spider Returns was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in The Spider Returns?
The principal cast of The Spider Returns includes Warren Hull, Mary Ainslee, Dave O'Brien, Joseph W. Girard, Kenne Duncan.
When was The Spider Returns released and how long is it?
The Spider Returns was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 5h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spider Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spider Returns was composed by Lee Zahler.