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The Beloved Impostor Synopsis
Dick Mentor's wife is killed in an auto accident while deserting her husband for another man. Soon after, their child dies, which leaves Dick a confirmed woman hater. Betty, an attractive flirt, learns that Dick is coming to visit and bets Hugh, an admirer, a kiss against a horse that she can win the misogynist's love. By masquerading as a charming twelve-year-old, Betty captivates Dick, but in the process, falls in love with him and is afraid to admit the hoax. When Hugh presents Betty with her horse in Dick's presence, she finally confesses all, and her declaration of love melts Dick's anger.
Fortune's Child Synopsis
Beth, accused of stealing at the cheap New York boarding house where her only relief from drudgery are the fairy tales she reads, is threatened with being sent to the House of Corrections. She escapes and, after running all day, collapses on the doorstep of Jimmie Vernon, an artist who has become a prizefighter out of necessity. Meanwhile, the real thief, boarder "Superstitious" Louie, steals little Bob Wynne, the baby of a wealthy family, but when he loses the child during a raid on a gambling house, Jimmie takes Bob home. Meeting Beth, Jimmie puts her up to care for Bob, and soon they fall in love. When Jimmie is taken to the hospital after a fight, Louie and Jimmie's ex-girlfriend steal Bob back. After obtaining work with the Wynnes, Beth recovers Bob from Louie's room at the boardinghouse. In gratitude, the Wynnes give Jimmie money for art lessons, and take Beth in as one of the family, until she and Jimmie are ready to marry.
"The Beloved Impostor" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Fortune's Child" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Beloved Impostor