The Web of Desire (1917)
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.
Director: Émile Chautard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 4, 1917
Cast
- Ethel Clayton - Grace Miller
- Rockliffe Fellowes - John Miller
- Doris Field - Mrs. Langley
- Richard Turner - Stuart Mordant
- Edward Kimball - Thomas Hurd
- Madge Evans - Marjorie
- William A. Williams - Robert Elwell
Screenplay
- Frances Marion
- E. Lloyd Sheldon (Story)
Production: World Film, Peerless Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Émile Chautard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Web of Desire about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Web of Desire?
- The Web of Desire was directed by Émile Chautard.
- Who stars in The Web of Desire?
- The Web of Desire stars Ethel Clayton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Doris Field, Richard Turner, Edward Kimball, Madge Evans.
- How long is The Web of Desire?
- The Web of Desire has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Web of Desire?
- The Web of Desire is a Drama film.
- Where was The Web of Desire produced?
- The Web of Desire was produced in United States of America.