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The Frozen Warning Synopsis
The sub-sea gun which is being perfected by Lieutenant Vane is coveted by Koral, a secret agent of a foreign government, who plots to secure it. Charlotte hears of the conspiracy and, at a skating-rink party, warns Vane, but he takes the matter lightly. From a secret wireless plant Koral is to send a message to Fredericks aboard his yacht. Charlotte cuts the antennae of the wireless apparatus on the boat, thereby preventing the receipt of the message. Fredericks, believing that something has gone wrong with Koral for his failure to communicate, sails, but at sea discovers that his wireless machine has been damaged. Meanwhile Vane finds that his gun has been stolen, and later he receives a note from Charlotte to be at the pier. The authorities are informed, and when Fredericks returns he runs into the arms of the law. Koral and his confederates are also taken prisoners.
Our Mutual Girl Synopsis
'Our Mutual Girl' was unique. Not quite a serial, not quite a newsreel, and not strictly an advertisement, it combined elements of all three. In 52 weekly one-reel episodes, running from January 19, 1914 to January 11, 1915, the Mutual Girl outwitted villains, saw the sights of New York, met with theatrical and political celebrities (who frequently helped her out of trouble), and tried on fashionable outfits in chic stores. The fashions were an early example of product placement--although, apparently, not paid placement.
"The Frozen Warning" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Our Mutual Girl" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Frozen Warning