The Cobweb is a 1917 British silent thriller film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Henry Edwards, Alma Taylor and Stewart Rome. 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.
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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