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Lone Hand Wilson Synopsis
Andy Walker, a gold prospector in Hell's Gap, Arizona, time and again gambles away the money he needs to bring his daughter Madge to live with him. Lone Hand Wilson, a solitary fellow who shuns the company of women, helps Andy win the thousand dollars he needs, but soon afterwards Andy is murdered. The orphaned Madge finally arrives in Hell's Gap and falls in love with Wilson, who helps to defend her interests. Wilson is charged with Andy's murder, however, and only clears himself after considerable effort. He and Madge then are reconciled.
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.
"Lone Hand Wilson" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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