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Josselyn's Wife Synopsis
After only six months of marital bliss, Lillian Josselyn is filled with dread at the return of former lover Pierre Marchand, who left her for Ellen Latimer. When Pierre and Ellen visit the Josselyns, Pierre tries to revive his former love; and Ellen, suspecting that Pierre is having an affair with dancer Flor, encourages the attentions of Pierre's friend Arthur. Lillian reluctantly agrees to pose at Pierre's studio for a portrait but leaves when he attempts to force his attentions on her; to keep him from revealing her past, however, she returns to his studio, from which her husband eventually rescues her. When Pierre is reported murdered, Lillian confesses, thinking she killed him. Her husband confesses to the crime at the trial, but the judge discloses an admission of guilt made by Flo just before her death.
A Sister to Salome Synopsis
When famous opera singer Elinore Duane undergoes an operation on her throat, she has a series of ether-induced visions. In one, she is transported to ancient Rome where she appears as a much-admired woman in love with Paul, a young heretic, and at odds with Lutor, the high priest. To save her love, she poisons Lutor with her ring. After several other visions which involve variations on this love triangle, Elinore awakens to discover that Lutor is actually her doctor, Sascha Jaccard, and that Paul is the son of a friend who has come to visit the recovering prima donna.
"Josselyn's Wife" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Sister to Salome" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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