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The Web

  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 1h 27m
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7.1/10
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William Bendix, Vincent Price, Edmond O'Brien, and Ella Raines in The Web (1947)
Film NoirCrimeDramaThriller

An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.

  • Director
    • Michael Gordon
  • Writers
    • William Bowers
    • Bertram Millhauser
    • Harry Kurnitz
  • Stars
    • Ella Raines
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • William Bendix
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Gordon
    • Writers
      • William Bowers
      • Bertram Millhauser
      • Harry Kurnitz
    • Stars
      • Ella Raines
      • Edmond O'Brien
      • William Bendix
    • 32User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Ella Raines
    Ella Raines
    • Noel Faraday
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Bob Regan
    William Bendix
    William Bendix
    • Lt. Damico
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Andrew Colby
    Maria Palmer
    Maria Palmer
    • Martha Kroner
    John Abbott
    John Abbott
    • Charles Murdock
    Fritz Leiber
    Fritz Leiber
    • Leopold Kroner
    Howland Chamberlain
    Howland Chamberlain
    • James Nolan
    • (as Howard Chamberlin)
    Tito Vuolo
    Tito Vuolo
    • Emilio Canepa
    Wilton Graff
    Wilton Graff
    • District Attorney
    Robin Raymond
    Robin Raymond
    • Newspaper Librarian
    Bob Allen
    • Office Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Patricia Alphin
    Patricia Alphin
    • Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Mike - Fingerprint Man
    • (uncredited)
    Gino Corrado
    Gino Corrado
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Alex Frazer
    Alex Frazer
    • Medical Examiner
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Gargan
    • Ticket Man
    • (uncredited)
    William Haade
    William Haade
    • Plainclothesman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Gordon
    • Writers
      • William Bowers
      • Bertram Millhauser
      • Harry Kurnitz
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    • Trivia
      Adapted for radio as part of the "Lux Radio Theater" on Sept. 29, 1947, with Raines, Price, and O'Brien reprising their roles.
    • Quotes

      Bob Regan: How many doors and secretaries do you have to go through to get to see this guy?

      Noel Faraday: Anything I can do for you?

      Bob Regan: Any number of things but unfortunately I'm here on business. I want to see Mr Colby.

      Noel Faraday: What did you want to see him about?

      Bob Regan: Well he's been carrying on with my grandmother, I'd like to find out what his intentions are...

      Noel Faraday: If you have any business with Mr Colby...

      Bob Regan: I've lots of business but it's all personal.

      Noel Faraday: I'm his secretary - his personal secretary.

      Bob Regan: Well it just goes to show you how far a girl can get if she keeps her stockings' seams straight. Don't get up! I'll announce myself...

    • Connections
      Referenced in Guilty by Suspicion (1991)

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    10/10

    Taut, well-acted and well-plotted thriller.

    Ella Raines was one of the best and most under-utilized actresses of the 40's. She was great in Phantom Lady and Tall In The Saddle, and is even better in the Web. And Bendix, O'Brien, and Price all equal her in excellence. But, the writing is the single most above-average thing about this all-but-forgotten little gem. It is exceedingly well[plotted, suspenseful, and surprising without ever seeming the least bit contrived. Mystery fans should track AMC carefully to be sure to catch this one next time around.
    • rollo_tomaso
    • May 13, 2001
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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Black Velvet
    • Filming locations
      • Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(opening credits)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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