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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 Key to Power Synopsis
Bruce Wendell, the son of West Virginia coal mine owner James Wendell, graduates from West Point and prepares to lead a fighting unit to the front during World War I. As his father lies dying, however, he convinces Bruce to remain at home and guard the mine. Bruce's fiancée Ann Blair assumes that he is a coward and breaks off their engagement, but her brother Bobbie remains Bruce's loyal friend. Meyer, a German agent, persuades railroad president Parrish to refuse to transport Wendell's coal, but when Bruce adamantly refuses to close the mine, the spy's men decide to blow it up. While Ann is being abducted by Meyer, Bobbie is buried in an explosion at the mine. Bruce rescues Bobbie and then sends a plea to Lieutenant Parrish to rescue Ann. Meyer and his gang are captured and Ann renews her vow of love to Bruce.
"Marked Money" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Key to Power" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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