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Her Market Value Synopsis

Harvey Dumont loses his entire fortune in the stock market and commits suicide, leaving his wife, Nancy, "in trust" to three of his friends, Cyrus Hamilton, Courtney Brooks, and Anthony Davis. The three men meet to decide the fate of the penniless Nancy, and each makes a generous contribution to her welfare by buying shares in "the Dumont stock." Nancy uses the $40,000 she receives to pay off her husband's debts, then takes a job as Cyrus's secretary. However, he has a more-than-friendly interest in the beautiful young woman and seeks to buy out his partners. Cyrus discovers Nancy and Courtney in a compromising situation and forces the latter to part with his share. He then attempts to bankrupt Anthony by giving him bad information through a crooked broker. Anthony discovers the plot and makes a fortune despite this trickery. Courtney conspires with Bernice Hamilton to place Cyrus in a compromising situation with the innocent Nancy, but Anthony thwarts the plan. After receiving a minor gunshot wound from Anthony, Cyrus reconciles with his wife. Anthony buys out his partner's shares and confesses his love for Nancy.

Susan Rocks the Boat Synopsis

Susan ( Dorothy Gish ), a pretty society girl, bored with her lot in life, reads and decides to use her time and money to help the poor. She founds the Joan of Arc Mission and quickly becomes an easy mark for con men. She meets and becomes fond of Larry ( Owen Moore ), the son of a loved and respected politician. Soon Larry exposes the petty grafting that is going on and Susan almost ends their friendship. She is befriended by Jim Cardigan ( Fred J. Butler ), a saloon owner, who has evil designs upon her. Susan would like to turn his saloon into an ice cream parlor. Jim promises to do so, but uses his interest to lure her to his apartment and tries to advantage of her. When a con men runs to tell Larry that she is being attacked, he goes to rescue her and is wounded in the struggle. Susan nurses him back to health and happily wins his love.