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A Noise in Newboro Synopsis

After being snubbed by the townspeople of Newboro, Martha Mason leaves town to make a name for herself. She returns seven years later as a famous celebrity and decides to donate a large sum to one of the town's civic organizations. Her gift is thwarted by Ben Colwell, who has political ambitions. Colwell has plans to marry Anne Paisley, daughter of the richest man in town. But when Colwell learns that Martha is worth $30 million, he turns his affections to her. She encourages him only to show him up in front of the whole town. Colwell's political ambitions are shattered, and a satisfied Martha leaves town.

Filling His Own Shoes Synopsis

Finding himself broke and out of a job in Paris, American William Ruggles joins the Turkish army and is sent to fight in its war in the Balkans. During a particularly hard-fought battle, he rescues a wounded Turkish soldier. Before he dies the Turk, out of gratitude, leaves William his fortune--but with the proviso that he take care of the Turk's three beautiful young wards. After he leaves the army, William and the three young girls--Roxana, Rosa and Bulbul--move to Paris, where William meets up with young Ruth Downing, the daughter of his former employer. They fall in love, but Roxana--who is also in love with William--is determined that nothing will stand in the way of her getting him and she will do whatever it takes to achieve that end.