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Marked Money Synopsis
A farce about three unnamed bad guys trying to steal $25K that a dying father left behind for his son. Opens with sailor Bill giving son, pet monkey and the lock box of money to a lawyer. Lawyer is supposed to deliver son, monkey and money to father's former shipmate named Captain Fairchild. Multiple failed robbery attempts throughout. Klutzy boyfriend Clyde wants to marry Captain's niece, Grace/Phyllis. Heroics in the end save the day with happy ending for all. The inter title cards are a big help.
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.
"Marked Money" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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