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Dangerous Curve Ahead Synopsis
Engaged to Harley Jones, fickle Phoebe Mabee flirts with Anson Newton. She and Harley, as a result, break their engagement, but within six months they are reconciled and married. Phoebe becomes a mother, and when Harley is sent abroad by his business firm she and her two children go to a summer resort where she renews her romance with Newton. Harley returns unexpectedly and finds Phoebe about to keep a dinner appointment with Mrs. Noxon, Newton's aunt, with Newton as her escort; and although Harley is annoyed and one of their children is ill, she insists on attending. At dinner she is reminded of her sick child and hurries home in time to calm it; husband and wife are then happily reconciled.
The Right Direction Synopsis
Young Polly Eccles is raising her sickly young brother Billy. When her doctor advises taking Billy away from their dank slum, she packs them both up and they head for California. While hitchhiking there, they are picked up by Kirk Drummond, who just happens to be driving to California himself. Upon their arrival, Kirk's wealthy father John is horrified that he has hooked up with a "lower-class" woman like Polly and does everything he can to make life miserable for her so she will leave. However, an incident occurs at the mine John's father owns that could turn out badly for all concerned.
"Dangerous Curve Ahead" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Right Direction" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
Dangerous Curve Ahead