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The Man in Blue Synopsis
Tom Conlin, walks the beat in an Italian neighborhood and falls in love with Tita Sartori, the daughter of a florist. Tita returns Tom's affection but keeps him at a distance, believing him to be married; Tita is also wooed by an unscrupulous politician of considerable wealth. This politician is responsible for the death of an Italian youth, who was also in love with Tita. He later kidnaps Tita, confining her to his apartment. She is rescued by Tom, who captures the murderer after a brutal battle in a restaurant. Tita learns that Tom is single, and she admits her love for him.
Blackmail Synopsis
Confidence artist Flossie Golden attempts to fleece foolish but wealthy James Venable with a breach-of-promise suit. Venable's shrewd attorney, Richard Harding, outwits Flossie by proposing that she marry Venable and live on an allowance of $3,000 per year. Flossie is determined to get even with Harding for ruining her plans. In an attempt to con him, she poses as Innocence Page, but falls in love and marries him instead. Larry, Flossie's former accomplice, endeavors to blackmail her with her errant past, but Harding is already cognizant of the facts and Larry fails.
"The Man in Blue" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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