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One Day Synopsis
An assassination attempt if made on the life of Paul I, the infant King of Veseria, by Stefan, a henchman of Pavlovitch, the Regent, who wishes to take over the kingdom. Paul's bodyguard, Dimitri, foils the plot, but Pavovitch is told the attempt was successful and proclaims himself King. Dimitri takes the boy king to England to the home of his rightful father, Paul Verdayne. Twenty years passes, and Pavovitch finds himself the ruler or a bankrupt and rebellious country. To save her father's throne, Opal, his daughter consents to becoming the bride of the Prince of Argone, an elderly man with a bad reputation. She consents but with the provision that she and her maid can first spend thirty days alone in the location of her choosing. She chooses England. And, by an amazing coincidence, she chooses an estate next to Paul Verdayne's. Their chance meeting and reunion in France changes the history of Veseria.
Alma, Where Do You Live? Synopsis
Alma, an actress, meets artist Gaston Duval while horseback riding, and they instantly fall in love. Gaston paints a portrait of Alma in an Egyptian costume which she wears for her leading role in her current play. Meanwhile, Anatole Peach's eccentric relative wills him one million dollars, provided that he does not make love or propose to a woman before he turns twenty-one, in which case the money will go to Theobold Martin. Alma is hired by Martin to induce Peach to propose to her, which he nearly does. When Gaston learns that Alma has been flirting with Peach, he joins the army. Before leaving for the front, Gaston invites his soldier friends to a farewell party. Alma dons a khaki uniform and attends the party incognito. She brags to Gaston of her sweetheart Alma, and a fight ensues. Escaping the commotion, she destroys the portrait. The next day she realizes her mistake and poses in place of her portrait for Gaston's friends, after which she and Gaston embrace.
"One Day" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Alma, Where Do You Live?" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
One Day