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Painted Lips Synopsis
Although Lou McTavish has been reared strictly by her father, Captain McTavish, when she hears that he has been killed in a fight, she allows herself to accept the friendship of music-hall singer Rose. The two women visit a club called the Straw Cellar, where Lou attracts the attention of Jim Douglass, who plans to inflict revenge on Andrew Solman, a male vampire who once insulted his sister by encouraging him to marry a dissolute woman. Jim takes Lou to the country and for five months trains her to act "like a lady," after which he introduces her to Andrew, who proposes to Lou but she turns him down. Later, when she explains Jim's scheme to him, he assaults her. At that moment, Captain McTavish, who has spent months searching for his daughter, sees and tries to save her, but as he is losing the fight, Jim rushes in and shoots Andrew. Finally aware of Lou's true nature, Jim confesses that he loves her.
Heir of the Ages Synopsis
Hugh Payne owns and operates a mine in the West, supporting his brother Larry's luxurious life style. Hugh has nurtured Abby Hope, a young girl with whom he has fallen in love. When Larry comes to visit, he and Abby decide to get married, and to spare Abby's feelings, Hugh pretends that he is infatuated with another woman. When the building in which they are staying breaks out in flames, Hugh rescues Larry and Abby from the fire. Larry, finally realizing that Abby really loves his brother, confesses that her love is returned by Hugh, and the two are united.
"Painted Lips" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Heir of the Ages" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Painted Lips