The Spider (1940 film)
The Spider is a 1940 British, black-and-white, crime, drama, thriller directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Derrick De Marney and Diana Churchill. It was produced by Admiral Films.Synopsis
A talent agent whose corrupt actions are uncovered by his business partner murders him. A young woman witnesses the murder. The talent agent attacks her, she is traumatised and loses her memory. After she is released from hospital, the talent agent resumes his chase, but a detective and his wife intervene.Cast
- Derrick De Marney as Gilbert Silver
- Diana Churchill as Sally Silver
- Jean Gillie as Clare Marley
- Cecil Parker as Lawrence Bruce
- Frank Cellier as Julian Ismay
- Allan Jeayes as George Hackett
- Edward Lexy as Inspector Horridge
- Jack Melford as Duke
- Jack Lambert as Smith
- Anthony Holles as Bath's Manager
- Moira Lynd as Nurse
