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Fugitive Lady Synopsis
When the beautiful Ann Duncan loses her job, she finally accepts Jack Howard's marriage proposal and agrees to elope with him. Ann is soon made aware of Jack's criminal past when Jack flees from the police and she is caught in possession of his stolen goods and sent to prison. The train transporting Ann to the prison wrecks, and she is mistaken for Mrs. Howard, one of the killed passengers, who was on her way to meet her mother-in-law for the first time. Ann is taken to the home of Donald Howard, where she tells Donald and his mother what has happened. Donald decides to conceal Ann in his home and soon falls in love with her, but Ann, fearful that the Howards will be punished for giving her sanctuary, decides to leave. Donald insists on going with Ann when he learns of her plans, but before the couple departs, they stumble upon Jack and two of his henchmen trying to rob Donald's safe. The police arrive and Ann, hoping to protect Donald, pretends to be Jack's confederate, but Donald's Aunt Margaret explains what truly happened. With Ann's innocence proven, she and Donald resume their romance.
Into the Light Synopsis
A simple country girl, brutally mistreated by her stepfather, awakens first the sympathy, then the love, of The Boy. The Spider, who lusts after The Girl, makes a bargain with the stepfather and takes her to the city where, kept prisoner, she is soon broken in health and spirit. Cast out and near death, she is taken in by The Boy. Following the demise of The Spider, The Boy takes her to church, where he prays, and after many hours she is restored to health.
"Fugitive Lady" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Into the Light" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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