The Cobweb is a 1917 British silent thriller film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Henry Edwards, Alma Taylor and Stewart Rome.Palmer p.912 A millionaire mistakenly believes that he has murdered his Mexican wife. It is based on the play The Cobweb by Naunton Davies and Leon M. Lion.
Plot summary A millionaire is being blackmailed by his Mexican wife. He strangles her, and believes he killed her. However, she actually died of shock.
Cast Henry Edwards as Stephen Mallard Alma Taylor as Irma Brian Stewart Rome as Merton Forsdyke Violet Hopson as Dolorosa Marguerite Blanche as Miss Debb Lionelle Howard as Poacher John MacAndrews as Inspector Beall Charles Vane as Sir George Gillingham Molly Hamley-Clifford as Mrs. Brian
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Bibliography Palmer, Scott. British Film Actors' Credits, 1895-1987. McFarland, 1988.
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