ACTION . 1931 . 0h 59m . 6.0/10

The Spider_

"HOW MUCH THRILL CAN YOU STAND?"

Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an upscale theater, a murder occurs. A hand wearing a sinister spider ring raises a revolver, the lights go out, and a shot rings out! When the lights come on, the body of a patron is lying on the floor, dying. Who is the mysterious killer? What is the strange secret of Lowe’s clairvoyant, amnesia-plagued assistant? After the police restrain the audience from leaving, Lowe uses his magical powers to help expose the killer. Watch for the terrific séance scene where weird ghost-like creatures float above the stage.

Starring Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, El Brendel
6.0/10
Rating
0h 59m
Runtime
1931
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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HOW MUCH THRILL CAN YOU STAND?

Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an upscale theater, a murder occurs. A hand wearing a sinister spider ring raises a revolver, the lights go out, and a shot rings out! When the lights come on, the body of a patron is lying on the floor, dying. Who is the mysterious killer? What is the strange secret of Lowe’s clairvoyant, amnesia-plagued assistant? After the police restrain the audience from leaving, Lowe uses his magical powers to help expose the killer. Watch for the terrific séance scene where weird ghost-like creatures float above the stage.

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Cast
Edmund Lowe stars as Chatrand in The Spider.
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Year context
The Spider was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an upscale theater, a murder occurs. A ha...
The Spider is a Action, Crime, Mystery film with a runtime of 0h 59m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
59 min (0h 59m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Spider about?
Lowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an upscale theater, a murder occurs. A hand wearing a sinister spider ring raises a revolver, the lights go out, and a shot rings out! When the lights come on, the body of a patron is lying on the floor, dying. Who is the mysterious killer? What is the strange secret of Lowe’s clairvoyant, amnesia-plagued assistant? After the police restrain the audience from leaving, Lowe uses his magical powers to help expose the killer. Watch for the terrific séance scene where weird ghost-like creatures float above the stage.
How long is The Spider?
The Spider has a runtime of 59 minutes (0h 59m).
Who stars in The Spider?
The cast of The Spider includes Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, El Brendel, John Arledge, George E. Stone.
What is the rating of The Spider?
The Spider has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Action Crime Mystery Romance
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