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The Net

1923-12-02 · 70 min · ★ 8.0

Crime · Drama · Romance · Mystery

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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Directors
J. Gordon Edwards
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara CastletonBarbara CastletonAllayne Norman
Raymond BloomerRaymond BloomerBruce Norman
Alan RoscoeAlan RoscoeThe Man
William H. TookerWilliam H. TookerMr. Royce
Peggy DavisThe Model
Helen TracyThe Nurse
Eliah NadleThe Boy
Claire de LorezClaire de LorezThe Vamp
Arthur GordiniThe Artist
Alexander GadenAlexander GadenThe Inspector
Byron DouglasByron DouglasThe Doctor

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