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Alias the Lone Wolf Synopsis
When Eve De Montalais (Lois Wilson) plans to smuggle her jewels into the United States, unknown to her traveling on the same ship are a gang of thieves who plan to steal the jewels. Michael Lanyard (Bert Lytell), alias The Lone Wolf, upsets their scheming and Eve seeks his aid in getting the gems past customs officials. While at a New York nightclub, Eve is informed that Lanyard is The Lone Wolf. She is then duped by a crook who assumes the role of a customs officer and induces her to turn over the jewels, Eve then escapes upon discovering the deception. Lanyard is overpowered by the gang but manages to free himself and declares the jewels to customs officials, who then promptly arrest the thieves. Eve is relieved to find that Lanyard is a Secret Service agent, and the lovers are reunited.
The End of the Road Synopsis
Childhood friends Mary Lee and Vera receive two different versions of the 'birds and the bees' from their mothers: Mary Lee gets the facts; Vera gets a prudish fairytale version. Their lives separate after graduation, Mary Lee becomes a nurse who falls in proper love with a Doctor, whereas Vera follows her mother's advice and seeks to marry a rich man, but falls for the unlawful, syphilitic charms of a wealthy cad. Mary Lee and her Doctor rescue Vera and help her get proper care after a series of revelations showing actual patients of the loathsome disease. Finally, Mary Lee and her new husband volunteer to help our boys fighting the Huns in France.
"Alias the Lone Wolf" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The End of the Road" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Alias the Lone Wolf