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The Crimson Clue Synopsis
Discharged foreman of ranch is about to kidnap daughter of ranch owner when cowboy from "other parts" rescues her. He is made foreman, later being unjustly arrested on a charge of rustling cattle, but girl, who is in court disguised as man, notices that blood stain on handkerchief, which is used as evidence, does not correspond with cut on hand of the foreman, but corresponds with a wound on the hand of the discharged foreman. The "stranger" is acquitted and marries the girl.
Blackmail Synopsis
Confidence artist Flossie Golden attempts to fleece foolish but wealthy James Venable with a breach-of-promise suit. Venable's shrewd attorney, Richard Harding, outwits Flossie by proposing that she marry Venable and live on an allowance of $3,000 per year. Flossie is determined to get even with Harding for ruining her plans. In an attempt to con him, she poses as Innocence Page, but falls in love and marries him instead. Larry, Flossie's former accomplice, endeavors to blackmail her with her errant past, but Harding is already cognizant of the facts and Larry fails.
"The Crimson Clue" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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