452899
452899

The Cave of the Silken Web

1927-02-02
5.1
zh 59m
AdventureFantasyHorror
One of the earliest cinematic adaptation of Chinese classic novel Journey to the West. When seeking for food alone, Tang Xuanzang was kept prisoner by seven spider monsters who took the form of seven beautiful women. The Monkey King and the other two of Xuanzang's disciples managed to rescue him with the help of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva/Guanyin. They renounced the desire for lust and continued the quest for Buddhist Scriptures.

Novel

Wu Cheng'en

Director of Photography

Dan Ganting

Director

Dan Duyu

Screenplay

Guan Ji'an

silent film

Status

Released

Countries

  • China

Companies

  • Shanghai Film Company
  • Shanghai Photoplay Company