The Spider (1940 film)

The Spider is a 1940 British, black-and-white, crime, drama, thriller directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Derrick De Marney and Diana Churchill. It was produced by Admiral Films.

Synopsis
A talent agent whose corrupt actions are uncovered by his business partner murders him. A young woman witnesses the murder. The talent agent attacks her, she is traumatised and loses her memory. After she is released from hospital, the talent agent resumes his chase, but a detective and his wife intervene.

Cast

 * Derrick De Marney as Gilbert Silver
 * Diana Churchill as Sally Silver
 * Jean Gillie as Clare Marley
 * Cecil Parker as Lawrence Bruce
 * Frank Cellier as Julian Ismay
 * Allan Jeayes as George Hackett
 * Edward Lexy as Inspector Horridge
 * Jack Melford as Duke
 * Jack Lambert as Smith
 * Anthony Holles as Bath's Manager
 * Moira Lynd as Nurse