The Glass Web (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, The Glass Web is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 81 minutes. “The Ultimate in Shocking, Suspenseful 3-D!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ice-cold diva Paula ruthlessly exploits the guys she dates. While blackmailing the married Don with a recent one-night-stand, she has a secret affair with Henry, who works as researcher for the weekly authentic TV show "Crime of the Week", which Don writes for. When Henry fails to help her to a role, she insults him deadly... and ends up dead herself. Now Don desperately tries to hide his traces, but Henry sabotages his efforts and suggests he write the unsolved murder case for next week's show...
Who’s in it. The Glass Web stars Edward G. Robinson as Henry Hayes, John Forsythe as Don Newell, Kathleen Hughes as Paula Rainer and Marcia Henderson as Louise Newell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Glass Web has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Web page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Web tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Web (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Glass Web change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Glass Web worth watching?
- The Glass Web holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass Web?
- The Glass Web stars Edward G. Robinson, John Forsythe, Kathleen Hughes, Marcia Henderson and Richard Denning.