
The Net
Synopsis
In the home of the stalwart young son and his mother, the girl rescued from the sea grows strong again after her fearful exposure. Her attractiveness, so different from that of the fisher maidens, has a telling effect on the young man. He asks her, at length, to become his bride, and she accepts. But a few days before the wedding the affianced bride disappears, sailing away with a strange man from the city, who has suddenly appeared. Thinking that his sweetheart had deserted him for another, the fisherman is heartbroken for a time, but gradually the keen edge of his sorrow wears away, and he succumbs to the attractions of another girl, one who had recently come to the village with her father, and who had lived together and alone at the end of the town.
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April 1, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Foster Platt
- Screenplay & Story
- Lloyd Lonergan
- Original Title
- The Net
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Thanhouser Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Foster Platt
Lloyd Lonergan
Edwin Thanhouser
Department Leadership Roster
George Foster Platt
Director
Edwin Thanhouser
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Net
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What is The Net about?
In the home of the stalwart young son and his mother, the girl rescued from the sea grows strong again after her fearful exposure. Her attractiveness, so different from that of the fisher maidens, has a telling effect on the young man. He asks her, at length, to become his bride, and she accepts. But a few days before the wedding the affianced bride disappears, sailing away with a strange man from the city, who has suddenly appeared. Thinking that his sweetheart had deserted him for another, the fisherman is heartbroken for a time, but gradually the keen edge of his sorrow wears away, and he succumbs to the attractions of another girl, one who had recently come to the village with her father, and who had lived together and alone at the end of the town.
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by George Foster Platt.
Who stars in The Net?
The principal cast of The Net includes Bert Delaney, Marian Swayne, Inda Palmer, Ethel Jewett, Arthur Bauer.
When was The Net released and how long is it?
The Net was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 58m.
