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Come and Get Me Synopsis
Leo is in love with the ranch owner's daughter who teaches school, but so is the "straw boss" of the ranch. However this doesn't mean anything to the girl until he forces her to kiss him. Maloney interferes and the men fight. The ranch owner comes out and orders them all to get their pay. The girl tries to explain and finally she convinces her father but when he walks into the room where the men are, the "straw boss" and two of his friends accuse Maloney of stealing money from the owner's desk. The owner tells Leo they are going to arrest him, but he, saying, "Come and get me," locks the door on them. General acceptance of this invitation gives Maloney an opportunity to ride and fight his way through the reel.
The Great Shadow Synopsis
Jim McDonald, the foreman of a shipbuilding plant and head of the labor union, strives to combat the anarchistic propaganda being put forth by Klimoff, the leader of a Bolshevik gang whose goal is to disrupt the country with strikes and anarchy. Despite McDonald's efforts, a strike is called, resulting in chaos. McDonald's child is knocked down by runaway horses abandoned by their striking driver, and dies. Mob scenes take place in America, as well as in Russia. Eventually, the unrest is quelled with an armistice called between Capital and Labor for a year, during which time wages are to be increased to reflect the cost of living, and leaders are to work out a common plan for their mutual advantage. The strikers now realize that they have been pawns of the Bolsheviks and call off the strike, agreeing to the plan.
"Come and Get Me" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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