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Greased Lightning Synopsis
Diana Standish (Betty Caldwell), an eastern girl, inherits her grandfather's cattle ranch. THe foreman, Johnny Parker (Ted Wells), and the other cowhands soon find themselves serving tea-and-biscuits as Diana decides to make a dude ranch of the property. This falls in line with the plans of her crooked lawyer, Dick Merrihew (Walter Shumway), as he wants the ranch for himself and is the man behind a gang of cattle rustlers raiding the ranch, while the cowhands are occupied elsewhere.
The Jackeroo of Coolabong Synopsis
Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.
"Greased Lightning" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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