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The Little 'Fraid Lady Synopsis
Cecelia Carne, dubbed "the little 'fraid lady" because she shuns society, seeks the solitude of the forest in order to perfect her talents as a painter. By chance one day, Cecelia wanders into the estate of Judge Peter Carteret where she meets Saxton Graves, who is assisting the judge in decorating his house. Recognizing her talent, Saxton hires Cecelia and soon falls in love with the artist. While working at the judge's, Cecelia learns that he is about to try a case in which Giron, a notorious bootlegger, is implicated. This information disconcerts Cecelia because Giron is her father. Complications follow when Giron appears and attempts to blackmail Carteret with a bribery charge, but Cecelia testifies against her father when he makes accusations of improper relations between her and the judge. Giron, realizing that he is to be convicted, shoots himself, clearing the path for his daughter's happiness with Saxton.
The Ragged Princess Synopsis
After running away from an orphanage, young Alicia Jones disguises herself as a boy and gets a job on a farm. She falls in love with Harry Deigan, a farmhand who knows her secret, but when the farm's owner finds out, he fires her. Alicia is forced to return to the city, where she meets a wealthy man who adopts her. He turns out to be Thomas Deigan, the half-brother of Alicia's love Harry Deigan. Harry finds out that Thomas is his half-brother, but also finds out something that could change his, Thomas', and Alicia's lives forever.
"The Little 'Fraid Lady" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Ragged Princess" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Little 'Fraid Lady