The Gilded Spider

The Gilded Spider

1916 · 50 min · ★ 9.5 · Drama

An unusual story about the crossing paths of the poor Italian family of the sculptor Giovanni (Lon Chaney) and a reckless American millionaire, Cyrus Kirkham (Gilmore Hammond).

Directed by Joseph De Grasse · Written by Ida May Park

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