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The Fearless Lover Synopsis
Patrick Casey, new police recruit, is assigned to a tough section of the city, with instructions to manhandle all the crooks. Dugan, leader of a gang, is stopped by Casey from annoying phone operator Enid Sexton, with whom the cop falls in love. The telephone exchange girls strike. While the wires are idle a little boy struck by an auto, dies, because it is impossible to get a doctor quickly by phone. Enid's young brother, Ted, gets mixed up with Dugan's crowd, who plan a silk robbery. Casey uses his influence with his sergeant to let Ted go, if he succeeds in rounding up Dugan's gang. He goes into their headquarters alone, tackles them with club and gun and hunts Dugan to the roof. There the gangster fires at him, but misses. When Dugan's gun is empty Casey goes at him with his fists, beats him up and hauls him to the station. Enid and Casey arrange for early wedding.
Be a Little Sport Synopsis
Gerald Faulkner, a young tin-can salesman, has fallen for sexy chorus girl Carlotta La Mere One day Gerald's wealthy uncle Dunley makes him an offer: if he gets married by the following Saturday, Dunley will give him $100,000. Gerald rushes to propose to Carlotta, who agrees. However, the day before the wedding she asks for a postponement. Complications ensue.
"The Fearless Lover" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Be a Little Sport" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Fearless Lover