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I Can Explain Synopsis
Jimmy Berry, junior partner in a flourishing business firm, is engaged to Betty Carson. He is taken into confidence by Dorothy Dawson, his partner's wife, who secretly plans to open a business branch in South America. Their secret meetings generate gossip, and Dawson, who is insanely jealous, threatens divorce, while Betty's uncle forbids her to see Berry. Dawson compels Berry to go to South America with him, and the appearance of Dorothy there leads to further complications. When Berry attempts to depart, he is captured and returned, with Dorothy, to the home of Gardez, an importer, who arranges a duel between Berry and Dawson. Dawson is wounded, and again Berry takes French leave, via motor car, but is kidnapped by an outlaw known as El Pavor. After numerous other complications, Berry escapes from South America and returns home in time to prevent Betty's marriage to another man.
The Lifted Veil Synopsis
Overcome with guilt after having an affair with her best friend's husband, Clorinda hopes to escape her past by moving to Europe, where she meets Malcolm, a decent man who falls in love with her. Unable to accept his love, she returns to America and confides her sin to Rev. Bainbridge. Malcolm has followed her, but when she discloses her past, he turns his back. Rev. Bainbridge proposes and before the marriage takes place, Malcolm returns, begging Clorinda's forgiveness. Preferring the worldly man over the minister, Clorinda marries Malcolm and they begin their new life together in France.
"I Can Explain" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Lifted Veil" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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I Can Explain