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Headin' Through Synopsis
Bob Baxter, a man whose past is a closed book, is in love with ranch owner "Pop" Hilder's daughter, Rhoda. Gambler Roy Harlan arrives and attempts to blackmail Bob for $25,000, the reward advertised for the apprehension of Bob under the name "Warner." Rhoda overhears the conversation, but Bob refuses to explain. She finally gets Bob's sidekick, "The Duke," to divulge that Bob took the blame for a shooting done by his brother-in-law. Bob attempts to leave, and Harlan calls for the sheriff and solicits the aid of Lige Gilson and his two buddies, The Yuma Kid and Roxy LaRue, who have a grudge against Bob. Rhoda tries to help Bob but is abducted by Harlan. Bob tracks Harlan to his hideout with the aid of his dog, Bullet. He captures the gang by a ruse and beats up Harlan. The sheriff arrives with the news that Bob's brother-in-law has confessed on his deathbed to the shooting. Bob is free to pursue his romance with Rhoda.
Blackmail Synopsis
Confidence artist Flossie Golden attempts to fleece foolish but wealthy James Venable with a breach-of-promise suit. Venable's shrewd attorney, Richard Harding, outwits Flossie by proposing that she marry Venable and live on an allowance of $3,000 per year. Flossie is determined to get even with Harding for ruining her plans. In an attempt to con him, she poses as Innocence Page, but falls in love and marries him instead. Larry, Flossie's former accomplice, endeavors to blackmail her with her errant past, but Harding is already cognizant of the facts and Larry fails.
"Headin' Through" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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