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The Egg Crate Wallop Synopsis
A rural youngster uses the strength he has developed handling egg crates in a shipping office to carry him to success in the boxing ring.
Hay Foot, Straw Foot Synopsis
Ulysses S. Grant Briggs, raised by his grandfather Thaddeus, who served under General Grant, grows up with the General as his hero even though his neighbor, former Confederate soldier Jeff Hanan, argues that General Lee was the better man. When war is declared, Thaddeus and Jeff forget their differences and train Ulysses for military service. At the camp amateur show, Ulysses falls in love with dancer Betty Martin, but remembering Thaddeus' admonition to "watch out for play actresses," Ulysses avoids her. When dissolute Harry Weller lures Betty to a notorious roadhouse, Ulysses follows, knowing he can be court-martialed. Hearing Betty struggle, Ulysses fights Weller and keeps the military police from entering until Betty can escape through a window. Ulysses then is sent to the guardhouse where Thaddeus and Jeff unsuccessfully try to convince him to talk. After Betty confesses, the commanding officer, Thaddeus and Jeff agree that Ulysses did what both Grant and Lee would have done.
"The Egg Crate Wallop" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Hay Foot, Straw Foot" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Egg Crate Wallop