The Destroyer

An actress weaves her web, like a disgusting spider, around a susceptible young man, lures him away from his sweetheart, and eventually destroys him.

Cast

Alice Hollister

as Cherie - a Dancer

Harry F. Millarde

as Dick Wentworth - a Broker's Son

Anna Q. Nilsson

as Helen Vedrine

Henry Hallam

as Wentworth - Dick's Father

Bob Walker

as Jere - a Sculptor

John Mackin

as Macklyn - Cherie's Admirer

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