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The Girl in the Rain Synopsis
A man and two women suspected of stealing bonds are traced to a country hotel. While one of them, Judith, is out riding, the other two, Walter and Vera, are arrested. During a storm Judith is injured falling off her horse and Boone Pendleton comes to her rescue. Soon the river becomes impassable, and they are trapped in Boone's cabin and fall in love, but because of her plight, Judith refuses Boone's marriage proposal. After the river recedes, detectives come for her; she escapes, then aids Walter and Vera in breaking out of jail. They take refuge at Walter's country estate, where the detectives intercept them again. It is then revealed that Judith is Walter's sister and Vera his wife, the theft was his first offense and Judith and Vera were helping him escape punishment. When Walter returns the bonds, charges are dropped, and Judith is free to marry Boone.
Unclaimed Goods Synopsis
A girl's father cannot afford a train ticket, so he ships his daughter by Wells Fargo & Co. Express. He loses his money to a villain and cannot claim his "shipment." The villain attempts to claim her, but the Wells Fargo agent foils the plot and claims her himself.
"The Girl in the Rain" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Unclaimed Goods" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Girl in the Rain