In the Spider's Grip (1920)
Synopsis
Aurélie, a fly, lives in the countryside with her uncle Anatole, a beetle. One day, while stealing honey, she is caught by a bee but saved by the Capricorn, who then becomes her fiancé. When the famous Miss Phalène has an accident near the village, Aurélie hosts her. Before leaving, Miss Phalène invites Aurélie to Paris, where she hires her as a maid but soon fires her for being caught with Tom, her suitor. Aurélie and Tom become dancers, and she meets the wealthy banker Arachnus, who lures her into a trap. Tom saves her but dies. Returning home, Aurélie is rejected by her uncle and finds her fiancé has a child with another fly.
Release Date: 1920-04-04
Runtime: 21 minutes
Director: Władysław Starewicz
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