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Flashing Fangs Synopsis
Dan Emory, a miner in the Sierras, tries to beat "Red" Saunders for mistreating his dog, Ranger; but Saunders bests him and turns the dog on the beaten man. The dog instinctively protects Dan and afterwards takes up with the miner. Dan arouses the interest of Bessie, daughter of Andrew Lang, a local farmer, though Lang is doubtful about him. When Dan is injured in a mine explosion, he sends Ranger for help, and Bessie protects the dog from settlers who think he has assaulted a child. Later, Dan strikes ore, and Saunders tries to steal the claim but is beaten by Dan. Saunders kills Lang in an argument; and Dan, accused of the crime, is about to be lynched when Ranger arrives with a note from Bessie, who has been kidnapped; Bessie is rescued from the villain's clutches and reunited with Dan.
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.
"Flashing Fangs" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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