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No Man's Law Synopsis
Gambler Monte Mallory cheats John Carson out of his ranch near the Mexican border and turns it into a notorious gambling resort, known as the White Owl. Carson is devastated by his loss and commits suicide. Later, Mallory turns his attention to Marion Moore, offering to forgive the $10,000 gambling debt owed by her brother, Donald, if she will be nice to him. However, Carson's son, Dave, is in love with Marion and comes to her aid. That night, Dave recovers Donald's debt marker and joins forces with the famed bandit, Quantrell, who also has a vendetta against Mallory. The gambler dispatches his henchman, Nick Alby, to kidnap Marion, but Dave and Quantrell follow them to the White Owl. Dave defeats Mallory in a brutal fight, then rescues Marion from a fire.
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.
"No Man's Law" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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