An efficient but unmemorable little mystery, The Spider stars Edmund Lowe as magician Chatrand (just a year before his similar role in Chandu the Magician, also from Fox), who becomes involved in solving a murder that occurred during the midst of one of his performances, There are both expected and unexpected developments during the film’s brief running time, as Chatrand strives to clear the primary suspect and eventually uses his skills as a magician to uncover the guilty party. Lowe is capable as usual.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK.