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CRIME . 1923 . 1h 10m . English . 6.0/10

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."

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.

Starring Barbara Castleton, Raymond Bloomer, Alan Roscoe
6.0/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1923
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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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Director
The Net was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
J. Gordon Edwards →
Cast
Barbara Castleton stars as Allayne Norman in The Net.
Barbara Castleton →
Year context
The Net was released 103 years ago in 1923.
The Net is a Crime, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

CREW

STUDIOS (1)

Fox Film Corporation

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is The Net?
The Net has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by J. Gordon Edwards.
Who stars in The Net?
The cast of The Net includes Barbara Castleton, Raymond Bloomer, Alan Roscoe, William H. Tooker, Peggy Davis.
What is the rating of The Net?
The Net has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Crime Drama Romance Mystery

KEYWORDS (1)

lost film
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