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His Royal Highness Synopsis
Football star Jack Christie accompanies his college roommate Victor Borden to France, where the latter becomes attached to gangster's daughter Lisette. He is injured trying to save her from a forced marriage, and while he is confined in a hospital, he reveals to Jack that he is actually Prince of Wallarya, a small country in the Balkans. Because Prince Ferdinand, who wishes to seize the throne, has convinced the King of Terresta to declare war on Wallarya, Jack agrees to take Victor's place temporarily at the head of the army. Posing as the prince, Jack foils Ferdinand's attempts to assassinate him and then prevents war by agreeing to marry the king of Terresta's daughter Diana. Victor wires Jack that he plans to settle permanently in America with Lisette, leaving the football hero to rule Wallarya with his bride.
Leap to Fame Synopsis
Charles Trevor, a young chap just out of college, is put to work on a daily newspaper and at once starts to lead a life of adventure and romance. A German spy and a maiden in distress cross his path the first day, and before the end of the story he has landed a big scoop for his paper, put the German in jail. and married the girl. There are chases in automobiles, on motorcycles, on horseback, and in motorboats, and the entire picture has the bustle and atmosphere of a melodramatic serial. As the hero, Carlyle Blackwell is always consistent to the type of all-conquering young gentlemen drawn by the author, He plays the part as if he's enjoying himself, and gives an unaccustomed glow of romance to the otherwise-humdrum newspaper office where he is employed.
"His Royal Highness" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Leap to Fame" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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His Royal Highness