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The Adorable Savage Synopsis
Marama Thurston leaves her fashionable boarding school in America when her ailing father Jim Thurston, a plantation owner on Fiji, begs her to protect the rubber crop from his thieving son-in-law. Upon arriving on the island, Marama learns that she is a half-caste. Traumatized, she assumes native customs and agrees to marry Ratu Madri, the island's ruler. Templeton, an American fugitive living on Fiji, falls in love with her, but Marama rejects him, having pledged herself already to the Fiji chief. As Marama dances the prenuptial rite, Templeton attempts to rescue her. The natives seize the American, and Marama threatens suicide if they harm him. The couple escape during a hurricane, and soon after a yacht arrives with the news that Templeton has been exonerated of murder charges. Their problems thus resolved, they return to America to wed.
Wolves of the North Synopsis
In the Alaskan region of Unalik, Professor Norris studies Eskimo culture. His daughter Aurora is devoted to David Waters, a youth of weak character who has been reared in the family. Despite her disinterest in other men, the primitive and passionate "Wiki" Jack Horn is determined to win her. After David's death in an avalanche, Aurora begins to admire Wiki's steadfast courage and submits to his overpowering love.
"The Adorable Savage" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Wolves of the North" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Adorable Savage