Movie Description
The Web of Desire
(1917)Overview
When his wife Grace inherits her father's stock, John Miller, the president of the Western Power and Development Company, becomes a millionaire and moves to New York with his family. Beset by business problems, Miller pays little attention to his wife, and Grace, feeling neglected, takes up with a bohemian set. Among her new acquaintances she meets Stuart Mordant, the attorney for Thomas Hurd, a business rival of Miller's. Grace seeks refuge from loneliness in Mordant, who makes a bargain with Hurd to gain control of her husband's company for half a million dollars.
Featured Crew
- Director : Émile Chautard
- Writer : Frances Marion
- Cast : Ethel Clayton,Rockliffe Fellowes,Doris Field,Richard Turner,Edward Kimball,Madge Evans,William A. Williams
Cast
Grace Miller
John Miller
Mrs. Langley
Stuart Mordant
Thomas Hurd
Marjorie
Robert Elwell
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Facts
Original TitleThe Web of Desire
Status Released
Release Information
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1917-03-04
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesWorld Film,Peerless Productions
Genres
- Drama
