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For You My Boy Synopsis
Bank clerk John Austin gives his motherless son, Jack, up for adoption to his wealthy employer, Grant Melford, believing it will be to the boy's advantage. However, Jack grows up without discipline, much to the concern of his birth father. Desperate for money, Grant steals from his bank, unaware that Jack is a witness. The banker dies in an accident soon after and the dutiful Jack accepts blame for his foster-father's crime. Following a prison term, Jack discovers the identity of his real father but is unable to find him. The young man later marries and achieves a good position with a large company. Jack is approached by real estate swindler George Harvey, who threatens to expose his criminal past unless he aids in the scheme. After Jack reunites with John Austin, he denounces George at a town meeting. Although the swindler attempts to ruin Jack's reputation, John recounts his son's act of courage, drawing cheers from the townspeople.
A Sister to Salome Synopsis
When famous opera singer Elinore Duane undergoes an operation on her throat, she has a series of ether-induced visions. In one, she is transported to ancient Rome where she appears as a much-admired woman in love with Paul, a young heretic, and at odds with Lutor, the high priest. To save her love, she poisons Lutor with her ring. After several other visions which involve variations on this love triangle, Elinore awakens to discover that Lutor is actually her doctor, Sascha Jaccard, and that Paul is the son of a friend who has come to visit the recovering prima donna.
"For You My Boy" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Sister to Salome" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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