
The Net
FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!
A secret jet aircraft capable of traveling three times the speed of sound is being developed by a group of scientists. On the day of the test flight, one of the scientists dies in a mysterious accident, and there are many arguments concerning the flight itself; some think it should be ground-controlled while Heathley (James Donald) wants it to be a manned flight with himself at the controls. Conflict also arises when one of his fellow scientists, taking advantage of Heathley's lack of attention toward his wife, Lydia (Phyllis Calvert), makes some moves on her. Then there is the question of just who is the enemy agent on the project.
Director Anthony Asquith
Cast

Robert Beatty
Maj. Sam Seagram

Muriel Pavlow
Caroline Cartier

Herbert Lomas
George Jackson

James Donald
Michael Heathley

Phyllis Calvert
Lydia Heathley

Marjorie Fielding
Michael's Mother

Cyril Chamberlain
Inspector Carter

Stanley Maxted
Prof. Adams

Hartley Power
General Adams (uncredited)

Noel Willman
Dr. Dennis Bord

Patric Doonan
Brian Jackson

Walter Fitzgerald
Sir Charles Craddock

Maurice Denham
Prof. Carrington

Hal Osmond
Agent Lawson

Marianne Stone
Maisie

Johnnie Schofield
Jim Barnes (uncredited)

Herbert Lom
Dr. Alex Leon

Philip Ray
Sentry (uncredited)