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Tao Synopsis
Tao is a mixed-race man who, adorned with a dragon's head, is believed by the natives to be the Spirit of Evil, which allows him to commit all kinds of misdeeds. With the help of accomplices, he attempts to steal the plans for an oil field that an old monk has given to Soun, a young Laotian woman. Jacques Chauvry, the administrator of the region, helps her fight against Tao.
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.
"Tao" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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