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Perils of Thunder Mountain Synopsis
The uncle of John Davis, killed on the mountains, leaves a will directing that Davis and his cousin, Hawke Morgan, shall be joint guardians of his adopted daughter, Ethel, and receive each a share in a valuable gold mine, the location of which is indicated on a map left, with the will, a certain proportion going to various charities. Hawke Morgan comes out West, and determines to get rid of Davis, and so acquire not only the entire fortune but also the girl who is in love with Davis. He at once sets out to accomplish the murder of Davis, and every stage of the story is packed with exciting adventure, the hero and heroine going through amazing adventures before their final happiness is secured.
The Spirit of the Lake Synopsis
There is a legend that anyone who lives in solitude near the lake goes mad. Tom begins to feel the effects when he comes across a girl who has fainted in the desert. Taking her to his cabin he falls in love with her, but later believing she loves another, orders her from the cabin. She goes, but he learns the man was her brother and all ends happily.
"Perils of Thunder Mountain" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Spirit of the Lake" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Perils of Thunder Mountain