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The Silken Spider
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The Silken Spider

1916-03-07 · 20 min · Not rated

Drama

Brian Leonard is a millionaire whose sole occupation is the amassing of wealth. He is cold, hard, and the element of love has been almost extinguished. In this environment, his motherless, loveless daughter, Bona, grew up to womanhood.

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Directors
Frank Borzage
Production companies
American Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Gayne WhitmanGayne WhitmanRev. Lewis Dunston
Vivian RichVivian RichBona Leonard
George PeriolatGeorge PeriolatBrian Leonard
Louise LesterLouise LesterUrsula Jacques
Lillian KnightLillian KnightMrs. Dunston
King ClarkNeal Jacques
Warren EllsworthCaleb Giles

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