
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

Hartley Power
General Adams (uncredited)

Johnnie Schofield
Jim Barnes (uncredited)

James Donald
Michael Heathley

Patric Doonan
Brian Jackson

Marjorie Fielding
Michael's Mother

Stanley Maxted
Prof. Adams

Philip Ray
Sentry (uncredited)

Noel Willman
Dr. Dennis Bord

Herbert Lom
Dr. Alex Leon

Phyllis Calvert
Lydia Heathley

Cyril Chamberlain
Inspector Carter

Hal Osmond
Agent Lawson

Marianne Stone
Maisie

Robert Beatty
Maj. Sam Seagram

Walter Fitzgerald
Sir Charles Craddock

Muriel Pavlow
Caroline Cartier

Maurice Denham
Prof. Carrington

Herbert Lomas
George Jackson