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The Exploits of the Emden Synopsis
A German officer requests for his wife to join him on the German battleship SMS Emden, then patrolling seas in China. As the First World War breaks out, the Emden is summoned to service and the sailor is unable to meet his wife. The SMS Emden then aids a sinking passenger ship and the officer discovers that his wife was on board the ill-fated liner. She is found among the rescued and the sailor is relieved. After the ship briefly ports and the sailor farewells his wife, the cruiser then meets the HMAS Sydney in battle and is sunk. Fortunately the officer escapes from the sinking vessel and is reunited with his wife.
A Sister to Salome Synopsis
When famous opera singer Elinore Duane undergoes an operation on her throat, she has a series of ether-induced visions. In one, she is transported to ancient Rome where she appears as a much-admired woman in love with Paul, a young heretic, and at odds with Lutor, the high priest. To save her love, she poisons Lutor with her ring. After several other visions which involve variations on this love triangle, Elinore awakens to discover that Lutor is actually her doctor, Sascha Jaccard, and that Paul is the son of a friend who has come to visit the recovering prima donna.
"The Exploits of the Emden" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Sister to Salome" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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