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Lawless Men Synopsis
Steve McKay is released from prison when accused of killing Jim Sharp, father of his sweetheart. He proceeds to track down the real murderer, Black Bart, follows him through Montana and New Mexico into Arizona. He makes Bart prisoner but he escapes and kidnaps Ruth. Steve rescues the girl and Bart meets death over a cliff. Ruth accepts Steve when his innocence is proved beyond a doubt.
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.
"Lawless Men" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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