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Bettina Loved a Soldier Synopsis
In 19th-century France, wealthy, single young Bettina is pursued by dozens of young men, but she believes that they're interested more in her money than in her and rejects them all. Young Army Lt. Jean Reynaud meets her and falls for her without knowing how wealthy she is; when he finally finds out, he is afraid that, because of her high social status and his low one, he'll be perceived to be just another gold-digger, and his sense of honor won't permit that, so he turns her away. She, however, doesn't want to be turned away, and he finds the tables turned when she pursues him.
The Desire of the Moth Synopsis
Christoper Foy, who is running away from the authorities, is injured during his escape and takes refuge at the mountain cabin of Colonel Vorhis and his daughter Stella. Stella takes pity on Foy, and the Colonel, admiring Foy's confession of guilt, takes steps to have him pardoned. He and Stella fall in love and Foy remains honest, but when he is accused of cattle stealing, he again runs away. When John Wesley Pringle, who also loves Stella, learns that Foy is innocent but is the object of a conspiracy, he helps Foy by uncovering the plot. Despite his love for Stella, Pringle helps to prove that Foy is innocent so that Stella can find happiness with the man she loves.
"Bettina Loved a Soldier" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Desire of the Moth" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Bettina Loved a Soldier