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Love in the Dark Synopsis
Mr. and Mrs. Tim O'Brien hire orphan Mary Duffy to care for their son Red, then desert the two of them while eluding the police. Mrs. O'Brien abandons Tim, who can see only at night, and she is killed by an automobile. After finding a home with the Hortons, Mary discovers that Dr. Horton's son Robert is taking European Relief funds from Horton's safe to use for gambling, and she informs Tim of the theft. Tim agrees to recover the money from the gambler's safe, is nearly caught, and is reunited with Mary and Red.
Filling His Own Shoes Synopsis
Finding himself broke and out of a job in Paris, American William Ruggles joins the Turkish army and is sent to fight in its war in the Balkans. During a particularly hard-fought battle, he rescues a wounded Turkish soldier. Before he dies the Turk, out of gratitude, leaves William his fortune--but with the proviso that he take care of the Turk's three beautiful young wards. After he leaves the army, William and the three young girls--Roxana, Rosa and Bulbul--move to Paris, where William meets up with young Ruth Downing, the daughter of his former employer. They fall in love, but Roxana--who is also in love with William--is determined that nothing will stand in the way of her getting him and she will do whatever it takes to achieve that end.
"Love in the Dark" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Filling His Own Shoes" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
Love in the Dark