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Infatuation Synopsis
A few days after his marriage to the beautiful Violet Bancroft, Sir Arthur Little is sent on a military mission to Cairo; he devotes himself to hard work and she turns to young Ronald Perry, her husband's secretary, for warmth and companionship. Violet and Ronald fall in love, and Violet, believing her position to be untenable, confesses her infatuation to Arthur and begs him to assign Ronald to another post. Arthur refuses, reminding Violet that "Caesar's wife must be above suspicion." Arthur is called away to dine with the khedive, and Violet learns that there is a plot against his life. She runs after him through the crowded streets and finds his carriage in time to prevent his assassination. Violet realizes then the depth of her love for Arthur and puts young Perry out of her mind.
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.
"Infatuation" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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