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Shakuntala Synopsis
Raja Dushyanta is out hunting in a nearby forest happens upon an attractive maiden, named Shakuntala, and instantly falls in love with her. He gives Shakuntala his ring as a symbol of his affection and commitment to marry. But upon his return to the kingdom, the Raja has an attack of amnesia. Shakuntala seeks him out, but loses the ring in a lake and cannot convince him of who she is.
Blackmail Synopsis
Confidence artist Flossie Golden attempts to fleece foolish but wealthy James Venable with a breach-of-promise suit. Venable's shrewd attorney, Richard Harding, outwits Flossie by proposing that she marry Venable and live on an allowance of $3,000 per year. Flossie is determined to get even with Harding for ruining her plans. In an attempt to con him, she poses as Innocence Page, but falls in love and marries him instead. Larry, Flossie's former accomplice, endeavors to blackmail her with her errant past, but Harding is already cognizant of the facts and Larry fails.
"Shakuntala" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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