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Burnt Fingers Synopsis
Anne Cabell is a popular hostess at the Cafe Justine and the dancing partner of gigolo Bernard Stockmar. Her friend Vera, who had an affair with Bernard, fears that he might use her love letters to blackmail her. Anne tries to recover the letters, but after Bernard discovers her searching his apartment, he is shot to death by an unknown assailant. Although a neighbor helps her escape, Anne is traced by the police, and her fiancé, Dick Farnham, believes she is guilty of the crime. Anne's benefactor, Lord Cumberly of the Foreign Office, provides her with an alibi and proves that both Bernard and his killer were spies for an unfriendly government. The murderer's confession frees Anne, who happily reunites with Dick.
The Way Women Love Synopsis
Ralph Barr refuses to lend more money to Trent, who has been rejected by Judith Reynard and is now engaged to Barr. When Trent insults Judith, Barr threatens to kill him. Then Trent calls on Barr, threatening to kill himself and make it appear that Barr killed him if Barr will not lend him the money. Later it seems that Trent has committed suicide and Barr is suspected of the murder, but disappears. A series of complications follows which make it appear that Barr did kill Trent, but it turns out that he was killed from a shot behind the portieres. Another murder takes place and more mystery develops. Finally it is determined that Barr is not guilty, and Judith's loyalty saves him.
"Burnt Fingers" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Way Women Love" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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