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Select two cult films to compare side by side.
The Game's Up Synopsis
Struggling young painter Ruth Elliott has written her Eastern friend Mildred Colburn that she has gained fame in the West as an artist. When Mildred stops to visit on her way to Honolulu, Ruth hires Peter Neyland to pose as her chauffeur for five hours. Peter is actually a wealthy young man who accepts the offer as a lark. He chauffeurs the two women from the train station to a tea house. Mildred's chaperon Mrs. Peabody Jones, arrives with the news that the boat has been delayed and the two must stay with Ruth for a week. Without divulging his identity and aware of Ruth's predicament, Peter places his uncle's apartment at Ruth's disposal. When Mrs. Jones demands to meet celebrities, Peter's valet McQuade and his friend Ted Latham are put into service. The uncle and butler are later arrested as burglars. Meanwhile, Peter has fallen in love with Ruth. Ted has fallen in love with Mildred and double weddings follow.
Beauty in Chains Synopsis
Dona Perfecta is a power in the small Spanish village of Orbajosa. Rosarita, a young relative of hers, has been promised in marriage since infancy to Pepe Ray Don Jose, a boy she has never even met. When she finally does meet him, however, she falls in love with him. Unfortunately he gets on the bad side of Dona Perfects and she determines to prevent the marriage and will stop at nothing--including murder--to accomplish that.
"The Game's Up" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Beauty in Chains" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
Beauty in Chains