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The Darling of New York Synopsis
Santussa is sent to New York to be cared by for her grandfather. She is sent with jewels, and after being separated from her nurse, is cared for by gangsters.
Cheated Love Synopsis
Sonya (Carmel Myers) arrives as immigrant to the United States and works in her father's ghetto grocery store, where she gains the affections of a young settlement worker, David Dahlman (Allan Forrest). But she loves Mischa, a young doctor who soon arrives from Odessa, and to aid him financially, she distinguishes herself in the local Yiddish theater. Mischa turns her down for a wealthy heiress, however, and owing to the jealousy of Yazurka, a prominent Polish actress, Sonya is refused an important role. During a performance, attended by David, there is a boiler explosion that causes panic in the theater, and Sonya comes from backstage and calms the crowd. Later, rescued by David, she accepts his love.
"The Darling of New York" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Cheated Love" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Darling of New York