Spiders on a Web

Spiders on a Web (1900)

August 8th, 19000h 1min

Documentary
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Overview

Consisting of a single shot, Spiders on a Web is one of the earliest British examples of close-up natural history photography. Made by one of the pioneers of the British film industry, G.A. Smith, this short film details spiders trapped in an enclosure, and despite the title, does not actually feature a web.


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