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Gambling Wives Synopsis
Bank clerk Vincent Forrest (Edward Earle) loses his savings in a gambling den run by Madame Zoe (Hedda Hopper) and her provider, Van Merton (Ward Crane). Forrest's wife Ann (Marjorie Daw) begins an affair with Merton when she discovers that Forrest is infatuated with Madame Zoe. Ann loses heavily gambling, but Vincent soon realizes what is happening in time to save his wife and to restore her happiness.
The Beautiful Adventure Synopsis
Helene De Travillac, a sweat little French girl, loves her handsome cousin, Andre D'Eguzon, but a scheming aunt has engaged her to Valentin LeBarroyer, a methodical, statistic-loving "stick," but wealthy. On the wedding morning Andre suddenly appears on the scene and pleads with Helene. She hesitates, a little, tears off her veil and flees with her lover to her old home in the country. There her grandmother makes the natural mistake of thinking Andre is the husband. The resulting complications are amusing. Finally arrives the discarded Valentin, hunting for his bride. When he dins her he proves himself a man, and "The Beautiful Adventure" ends happily for the lovers.
"Gambling Wives" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Beautiful Adventure" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Gambling Wives