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Mother Machree Synopsis
Ellen McHugh, a poor Irish immigrant to America, finds work in a carnival and is thus able to send her son Brian to a fine school. But when her position is found out, the school expels Brian. Mrs. McHugh feels compelled to allow the school principal and his wife to adopt Brian. The widow McHugh becomes a housekeeper and raises her employer's daughter Edith, who grows up to fall in love with Brian McHugh.
A Marked Man Synopsis
A mother is convinced her son is a ranch owner when in fact he is an outlaw, and she just saves him from hanging.
"Mother Machree" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Marked Man" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Mother Machree