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  • The Spider (II) (1915)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Spider (II) (1915)
Short | Short, Drama

Ruth Arlison, a country girl, is employed as a clerk in a city department store. Each night after work she is met at the door by John Buckland, a chap from her home town, who loves her devotedly. They always have dinner together at a cheap...See moreRuth Arlison, a country girl, is employed as a clerk in a city department store. Each night after work she is met at the door by John Buckland, a chap from her home town, who loves her devotedly. They always have dinner together at a cheap café, but Ruth longs for the better things in life. Hartford Medhall, a wealthy old bachelor, sees her one day and persuades her to take dinner with him. John hears of this and suspects the object of Medhall's attentions. A few nights later he follows the pair to the bachelor's apartment and gains entrance. John makes a lunge for Medhall, who begs for mercy. He then makes known to the innocent Ruth the trap that has been set for her. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Lawrence C. Windom (as Lawrence Windom)
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Updated Oct 23, 1915

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Oct 23, 1915 (United States)

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3 cast members
Name Known for
John Lorenz
Hartford Medhall (as John A. Lorenz) Hartford Medhall (as John A. Lorenz)   See fewer
Ruth Stonehouse
Ruth Arlison Ruth Arlison   See fewer
Hugh Thompson
John Buckland (as Hugh E. Thompson) John Buckland (as Hugh E. Thompson)   See fewer
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