The Cobweb
“The Story of the Strange Mansion on the Hill!”
Synopsis
Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Cobweb Trailer, Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Fay Wray
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-12
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Dr. Stewart 'Mac' McIver
Lauren Bacall
Meg Faversen Rinehart
Charles Boyer
Dr. Douglas N. Devanal
Gloria Grahame
Karen McIver
Lillian Gish
Victoria Inch
John Kerr
Steven W. Holte
Susan Strasberg
Sue Brett
Oscar Levant
Mr. Capp
Paul Stewart
Dr. Otto Wolff
Jarma Lewis
Lois Y. Demuth
Adele Jergens
Miss Cobb
Edgar Stehli
Mr. Holcomb
Sandy Descher
Rosemary McIver
Bert Freed
Abe Irwin
Mabel Albertson
Regina Mitchell-Smyth
Fay Wray
Edna Devanal
Oliver Blake
Curly
Olive Carey
Mrs. O'Brien - Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paxton
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Cobweb
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
John Paxton, William Gibson
Leonard Rosenman
George J. Folsey
Harold F. Kress, Conrad A. Nervig
John Houseman
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
John Paxton
Screenplay
John Houseman
Producer
Harold F. Kress
Editor
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cobweb
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What is The Cobweb about?
Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.
Who directed The Cobweb?
The Cobweb was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Cobweb?
The principal cast of The Cobweb includes Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame, Lillian Gish.
When was The Cobweb released and how long is it?
The Cobweb was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cobweb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cobweb was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is The Cobweb based on a book or true story?
The Cobweb is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Gibson".