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The Confidence Man Synopsis
Dan Corvan and Larry Maddox, salesmen for promoters of phony oil stock, endear themselves to the people of Fairfield, Florida, in an attempt to fleece skinflint Godfrey Queritt. When they are at the point of success, an old lady asks Corvan to restore some money her son has stolen, and touched by the trust of local girl Margaret Leland, Corvan decides to go straight.
The Key to Power Synopsis
Bruce Wendell, the son of West Virginia coal mine owner James Wendell, graduates from West Point and prepares to lead a fighting unit to the front during World War I. As his father lies dying, however, he convinces Bruce to remain at home and guard the mine. Bruce's fiancée Ann Blair assumes that he is a coward and breaks off their engagement, but her brother Bobbie remains Bruce's loyal friend. Meyer, a German agent, persuades railroad president Parrish to refuse to transport Wendell's coal, but when Bruce adamantly refuses to close the mine, the spy's men decide to blow it up. While Ann is being abducted by Meyer, Bobbie is buried in an explosion at the mine. Bruce rescues Bobbie and then sends a plea to Lieutenant Parrish to rescue Ann. Meyer and his gang are captured and Ann renews her vow of love to Bruce.
"The Confidence Man" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Key to Power" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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