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Flames of the Flesh Synopsis
Betrayed and discarded by her lover, Candace is about to commit suicide when Charles Boardman restores her will to live by proposing that she exact revenge on all men. Boardman takes Candace to Paris where, under the tutelage of Madame Binnat, a famous courtesan, she changes her name to Laure and becomes an alluring seductress. When Charles Eastcoat, son of Simon Eastcoat, an American millionaire, succumbs to her charms, his elder brother Bruce intervenes but suffers the same fate as Charles. Then Simon comes to Paris to reason with his older son, and Laure recognizes him as the man who betrayed her. Realizing that she cares for Bruce, Laure swallows poison and renounces her revenge rather than disgrace the man she loves.
Heir of the Ages Synopsis
Hugh Payne owns and operates a mine in the West, supporting his brother Larry's luxurious life style. Hugh has nurtured Abby Hope, a young girl with whom he has fallen in love. When Larry comes to visit, he and Abby decide to get married, and to spare Abby's feelings, Hugh pretends that he is infatuated with another woman. When the building in which they are staying breaks out in flames, Hugh rescues Larry and Abby from the fire. Larry, finally realizing that Abby really loves his brother, confesses that her love is returned by Hugh, and the two are united.
"Flames of the Flesh" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Heir of the Ages" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Flames of the Flesh