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East Side - West Side Synopsis
Wealthy young author Duncan Van Norman falls in love with his secretary, Lory James, a poor girl from New York's East Side. Van Norman's socially conscious mother dismisses Lory when she hears of the budding romance, but the unhappiness she causes the household makes Mrs. Van Norman seek out Lory to ask her forgiveness.
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.
"East Side - West Side" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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