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The Spider and the Rose
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The Spider and the Rose

1923-02-15 · 70 min · ★ 9.0

Adventure

In Southern California during the Mexican regime, Don Marcello, son of the territorial governor, returns home to find that his father's secretary, Mendozza, has seized power. The coup arouses the anger of the revolutionary faction, which forms an alliance with Don Marcello.

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Directors
John McDermott
Production companies
B.F. Zeidman Productions Ltd.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alice LakeAlice LakePaula
Richard HeadrickRichard HeadrickDon Marcello as a child
Gaston GlassGaston GlassDon Marcello
Joseph J. DowlingJoseph J. DowlingThe governor
Robert McKimRobert McKimMendozza
Noah BeeryNoah BeeryMaître Renaud
Otis HarlanOtis HarlanThe secretary
Frank CampeauFrank CampeauDon Fernando
Andrew ArbuckleAndrew ArbuckleThe priest
Alec B. FrancisAlec B. FrancisGood Padre
Edwin StevensEdwin StevensBishop Oliveros
Louise FazendaLouise FazendaDolores

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