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The Flying Horseman Synopsis
Mark Winton (Buck Jones) is en route to the sleepy little town of Los Santos when he encounters Bert Ridley abusing one of eight boys, the sons of Happy Joe. Happy Joe is a jolly old derelict who has a shack on the ranch of Col. Savary. Bert Ridley, in love with June, Col Savary's daughter, takes a beating at the hands of Buck. He leaves swearing vengeance. How he compromised Buck, falsely accuses him of murder, and tries to prevent Silver Dollar from winning the Comanche Handicap lays the foundation for one of the most absorbing screen stories seen in recent months.
The Key to Power Synopsis
Bruce Wendell, the son of West Virginia coal mine owner James Wendell, graduates from West Point and prepares to lead a fighting unit to the front during World War I. As his father lies dying, however, he convinces Bruce to remain at home and guard the mine. Bruce's fiancée Ann Blair assumes that he is a coward and breaks off their engagement, but her brother Bobbie remains Bruce's loyal friend. Meyer, a German agent, persuades railroad president Parrish to refuse to transport Wendell's coal, but when Bruce adamantly refuses to close the mine, the spy's men decide to blow it up. While Ann is being abducted by Meyer, Bobbie is buried in an explosion at the mine. Bruce rescues Bobbie and then sends a plea to Lieutenant Parrish to rescue Ann. Meyer and his gang are captured and Ann renews her vow of love to Bruce.
"The Flying Horseman" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Key to Power" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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