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His Enemy's Friend Synopsis
Josephine is in love with Leo but, because of an ancient feud, can never marry him. Her father has arranged a marriage for her, but not at all to Josephine's liking. Leo, finding Josephine's small brother caught in a rabbit trap, takes him home and binding up the broken leg, goes after his father, but is ordered away just as the villain comes up with the news that the "Carter" is stealing cattle. After a good fight, some hard riding, and many complications, the feud is wiped out when the old man, entering Leo's shack to kill him, finds his small son being taken care of by the hated Carter.
The Great Shadow Synopsis
Jim McDonald, the foreman of a shipbuilding plant and head of the labor union, strives to combat the anarchistic propaganda being put forth by Klimoff, the leader of a Bolshevik gang whose goal is to disrupt the country with strikes and anarchy. Despite McDonald's efforts, a strike is called, resulting in chaos. McDonald's child is knocked down by runaway horses abandoned by their striking driver, and dies. Mob scenes take place in America, as well as in Russia. Eventually, the unrest is quelled with an armistice called between Capital and Labor for a year, during which time wages are to be increased to reflect the cost of living, and leaders are to work out a common plan for their mutual advantage. The strikers now realize that they have been pawns of the Bolsheviks and call off the strike, agreeing to the plan.
"His Enemy's Friend" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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