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The Fourflusher Synopsis
Andy Whittaker, an ambitious shoe clerk who has invented an unmarketed arch supporter, meets June Allen on the street and pretends he is an important business man. But she buys shoes from him that afternoon and later forgives the deception. Robert Riggs, son of the owner, finds them dancing together. Andy resigns after Robert belittles him. Meantime an uncle of Andy's returns to town and calls on the bank for the purpose of establishing a $250,000 trust fund for Andy. Andy, however, has several accidents during the day with this unknown uncle always the goat. Andy visits the bank and the banker is pleased to loan him $10,000, much to Andy's amazement. On the way to a party, Andy's new car hits the uncle and the uncle goes to the banker at whose house the party is being given to cancel the trust fund. Andy is hounded by his creditors who demand the return of the ring Andy gave June. He leaves disgraced but the banker is unable to call the loan for 90 days. Andy, meanwhile starts a shoe store and sells his arch supporters which are a big hit. He is pushed by Riggs who wants him out of the way. June hires an actor to fake a fictitious offer for the supporters before the assembled creditors. But a real buyer appears and Andy unconsciously gets him up to a big price and sells when June outs him wise. The two are happy in their success.
The Winchester Woman Synopsis
Anne Winchester is acquitted in court of murdering her husband, and leaves her Nashville hometown for a small community on Long Island, NY. She moves into a boarding house and changes her name to Wharton. She soon falls for David Brinton, a widower who owns the place, and her affections are reciprocated. Alan Woodward, who is after David's daughter Julia, recognizes Anne and threatens to expose her if she tries to interfere with his pursuit of Julia, as Anne knows he is only after her money. Anne nevertheless warns Julia about Alan, but Julia refuses to listen. Anne decides that stronger measures must be taken to save the daughter of the man she loves.
"The Fourflusher" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Winchester Woman" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Fourflusher