The Spider's Web (1926 film)

The Spider's Web is a 1926 American crime film serial directed by Jack Nelson and starring Allene Ray and Ben F. Wilson. Produced by Pathé Exchange, the serial consists of ten chapters. The storyline revolves around a masked villain known as "The Spider" and his gang, who are involved in various criminal activities including theft and murder. The heroine, known as "The American Girl," frequently thwarts The Spider's plans, often engaging in daring stunts and escapes. The hero, played by Wilson, also assists in the efforts to capture The Spider and his associates. Common to film serials of the time, each chapter ends on a cliffhanger, enticing viewers to return for the next installment to see how the protagonists escape perilous situations. The film is considered a lost film, as no known copies of it have survived. The plot details are primarily known through contemporary reviews and synopses.