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The Leopard Lady Synopsis
Paula (Jacqueline Logan), a leopard trainer known as the Leopard Lady, is hired by police to join a circus and investigate a series of thefts and murders. She discovers that Caesar (Alan Hale), a Cossack, owns an ape trained by him to be a vicious killer. At first the Leopard Lady hesitates to expose Caesar because he once saved her life. Later, when the ape almost kills her fiance, she reveals the truth and sends for her chief to make the arrest.
Mother o' Mine Synopsis
Mrs. Standing, an old-fashioned country mother, sacrifices to put her son John through college so he can have a better life. Upon completing school John goes to the city, where his financial success blinds him to the basic values his mother taught him. During an important social event one evening, Mrs. Standing comes to her son's house carrying wicker basket full of homemade jams. Ashamed, John tells his wealthy fiancée, Catherine Thurston, that the old lady was his childhood nurse. Mrs. Standing overhears her son's deception and goes home devastated. John, remorseful, follows with the firm resolution to devote future years to the care of his mother. Learning the truth, Catherine, accompanied by her own mother, visits the Standings' country home and all is forgiven.
"The Leopard Lady" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Mother o' Mine" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Leopard Lady