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New Love for Old Synopsis
At a mountain resort, Kenneth Scott falls in love with Marie Beauchamp, an older woman who merely amuses herself with him. When she deserts him to open a roadhouse, he sadly leaves the mountains and, in the company of an old wandering poet named "Doc" Podden, travels to a little village in the woods. There he meets and soon gives his heart to Daphne Sawyer, the storekeeper's daughter. Daphne also is loved by Louis Bracchi, but Kenneth finally saves her from his forced attentions. In the end, Kenneth learns that his new love is the younger sister of Marie, the woman who abandoned him.
The Game's Up Synopsis
Struggling young painter Ruth Elliott has written her Eastern friend Mildred Colburn that she has gained fame in the West as an artist. When Mildred stops to visit on her way to Honolulu, Ruth hires Peter Neyland to pose as her chauffeur for five hours. Peter is actually a wealthy young man who accepts the offer as a lark. He chauffeurs the two women from the train station to a tea house. Mildred's chaperon Mrs. Peabody Jones, arrives with the news that the boat has been delayed and the two must stay with Ruth for a week. Without divulging his identity and aware of Ruth's predicament, Peter places his uncle's apartment at Ruth's disposal. When Mrs. Jones demands to meet celebrities, Peter's valet McQuade and his friend Ted Latham are put into service. The uncle and butler are later arrested as burglars. Meanwhile, Peter has fallen in love with Ruth. Ted has fallen in love with Mildred and double weddings follow.
"New Love for Old" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Game's Up" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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New Love for Old