The Web of Life
Synopsis
Vincent, the lazy son of a wealthy father, travels to the country in an attempt to clean up his act. There he meets Kitty Trent, and he offers to marry her. His intention is to hold a fake ceremony, but Kitty's childhood sweetheart, Tom Wilson, finds out about this scheme and threatens Vincent at gunpoint to make the wedding a real one. Vincent does, but afterwards goes on seeing other women, neglecting his wife and, later, baby.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George K. Rolands
- Screenplay & Story
- George K. Rolands
- Original Title
- The Web of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language, Spanish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Gold Metal Photo Players
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George K. Rolands
George K. Rolands
Department Leadership Roster
George K. Rolands
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Web of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Web of Life about?
Vincent, the lazy son of a wealthy father, travels to the country in an attempt to clean up his act. There he meets Kitty Trent, and he offers to marry her. His intention is to hold a fake ceremony, but Kitty's childhood sweetheart, Tom Wilson, finds out about this scheme and threatens Vincent at gunpoint to make the wedding a real one. Vincent does, but afterwards goes on seeing other women, neglecting his wife and, later, baby.
Who directed The Web of Life?
The Web of Life was directed by George K. Rolands.
Who stars in The Web of Life?
The principal cast of The Web of Life includes Hilda Nord, James Cruze, George Moss, Redfield Clarke, George Soule Spencer.
When was The Web of Life released and how long is it?
The Web of Life was released in 1917 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Web of Life?
The Web of Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).