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Ten Modern Commandments Synopsis
Kitten O'Day, who works as maid in a theatrical boardinghouse, firmly refuses a stage career, though she is the daughter of a theater family. However, when songwriter Tod Gilbert takes up residence in the house, Kitten falls in love. Tod poses as a success, intimating that he is to write songs for Sharon Lee, a Broadway prima donna. Kitten then learns that he is unable to contact, Sharon's manager, Disbrow, and decides to help. She takes a chorus job, but arouses Sharon's animosity through her efforts to promote Tod's song. When Tod assaults the manager, Kitten is forced to lock Disbrow in the bathroom while she tries to persuade Sharon to sing the song. In a stunning manner, Kitten presents the song herself, winning over Disbrow and assuring her happiness with Tod.
The Jackeroo of Coolabong Synopsis
Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.
"Ten Modern Commandments" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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