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The Broadway Drifter Synopsis
Bob Stafford, the wastrel son of a wealthy businessman, is disowned by his father for his reckless and irresponsible ways. He changes his name and opens a gym for wealthy young girls, hoping to land a rich and pretty wife. He meets and falls for pretty young Eileen, but a rival soon drives him out of the gym business. He gets a job in an airplane factory owned by Eileen's father, who is soon told by a rival that Bob is really out to steal a new airplane invention so he can give it to his father.
Back to Liberty Synopsis
Tom Devon, known to his society friends as Reginald Briand, is the mastermind behind an organization of gentlemen thieves, which includes Jimmy Stevens and Rudolph Gambier. Jimmy falls in love with Tom's innocent daughter, Gloria, after he rescues her from an embarrassing scene in a restaurant. Tom disapproves of the romance and decides to dissolve the partnership. He pays Rudolph his share of the profits, then tries to dissuade Jimmy from seeing Gloria. Rudolph believes he has been cheated and kills Tom. Jimmy is convicted of the murder, but Gloria is determined to find the real killer. When Rudolph returns for the remainder of the spoils, Gloria poses as a thief and wins his affections, then tricks him into confessing to the crime. Rudolph is mortally wounded by the police, and Jimmy is pardoned by the governor.
"The Broadway Drifter" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Back to Liberty" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Broadway Drifter