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The Cobweb
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The Cobweb

1955-06-07 · 124 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.

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Directors
Vincente Minnelli
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,976,000

Top Cast

Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkDr. Stewart 'Mac' McIver
Lauren BacallLauren BacallMeg Faversen Rinehart
Charles BoyerCharles BoyerDr. Douglas N. Devanal
Gloria GrahameGloria GrahameKaren McIver
Lillian GishLillian GishVictoria Inch
John KerrJohn KerrSteven W. Holte
Susan StrasbergSusan StrasbergSue Brett
Oscar LevantOscar LevantMr. Capp
Paul StewartPaul StewartDr. Otto Wolff
Jarma LewisJarma LewisLois Y. Demuth
Adele JergensAdele JergensMiss Cobb
Edgar StehliEdgar StehliMr. Holcomb
Sandy DescherSandy DescherRosemary McIver
Bert FreedBert FreedAbe Irwin
Mabel AlbertsonMabel AlbertsonRegina Mitchell-Smyth
Fay WrayFay WrayEdna Devanal
Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeCurly
Olive CareyOlive CareyMrs. O'Brien - Nurse
Eve McVeaghEve McVeaghMrs. Shirley Irwin
Tommy RettigTommy RettigMark

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