The Net
“Never Was Woman Placed in a more Pathetic Position-Forced to Choose Between the Good Name of Her Innocent Child and the Liberty of an Innocent Man.”
Synopsis
Allayne Norman's husband Bruce is a gambler and drunkard who kills her artist cousin in an argument. Bruce flees the studio with Allayne and their son, and places his identifying documents in the pockets of an amnesiac man. To avoid the consequences of his actions, Allayne identifies the man as her husband. When Bruce returns, he tries to kill the man but is shot instead. The man regains his memory and is cleared of wrongdoing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gordon Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Tracy, Olga Linek Scholl
- Original Title
- The Net
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gordon Edwards
Virginia Tracy, Olga Linek Scholl
Bennie Miggins
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia Tracy
Writer
J. Gordon Edwards
Director
Bennie Miggins
Director of Photography
Olga Linek Scholl
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Net
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What is The Net about?
Allayne Norman's husband Bruce is a gambler and drunkard who kills her artist cousin in an argument. Bruce flees the studio with Allayne and their son, and places his identifying documents in the pockets of an amnesiac man. To avoid the consequences of his actions, Allayne identifies the man as her husband. When Bruce returns, he tries to kill the man but is shot instead. The man regains his memory and is cleared of wrongdoing.
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in The Net?
The principal cast of The Net includes Barbara Castleton, Raymond Bloomer, Alan Roscoe, William H. Tooker, Peggy Davis.
When was The Net released and how long is it?
The Net was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Net?
The Net holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).