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Eyes Right! Synopsis
Ted Winters was a famous fullback, but has hit hard times. He takes a job at a military academy in hopes of landing a scholarship. He also hopes to win the commandant's beautiful niece Betty. Cadet Major Snodgrass is also after Betty, and this causes problems for Ted and Betty.
The Edge of the Law Synopsis
Nancy Glenn is a pupil in Pop Hogland's school for crooks. When, attired as a boy named "Spider," Nancy fails at her lessons as a pickpocket, Pop decides to pair her with Pliny Drew, a graduate thief and swindler. Nancy rebels at her proposed partnership with Pliny, and after she is involved in an auto accident and rescued by wealthy young Ralph Harding who takes her to his home to recover, Nancy pretends to have lost her memory. Gradually, Ralph falls in love with the girl, and his mother accepts her as one of the family. However, when Pliny attempts to involve Ralph in a mining swindle, Nancy sacrifices her security and exposes the plan, thus saving her benefactor. Learning of the conditions which drove her into life at the edge of the law, Ralph forgives Nancy and they face a happy life together.
"Eyes Right!" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Edge of the Law" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Eyes Right!