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South Sea Love Synopsis
Following the death of her father, a sea captain, Dolores Medina is left in the care of English trader Gerald Wilton, with whom she falls in love. Upon learning that he is already married, Dolores finds work as a dancer in a tropical café. Following the death of his wife, Gerald returns to Dolores, only to be spurned a second time. However, when Gerald is set upon by a gang of hostile sailors, Dolores's love for him is aroused and she intervenes to save his life.
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.
"South Sea Love" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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