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The Man Who Played God Synopsis
At the height of his success musician John Arden loses his hearing as the result of an explosion. His young wife's devotion is sorely tested by his melancholy and cynicism, but her sense of duty prevents Marjorie from leaving him for Philip Stevens. At the point of suicide, John discovers that other people have greater problems, and he turns to philanthropy. His hearing is restored after a fall, and John realizes his wife's loyalty.
The Key to Power Synopsis
Bruce Wendell, the son of West Virginia coal mine owner James Wendell, graduates from West Point and prepares to lead a fighting unit to the front during World War I. As his father lies dying, however, he convinces Bruce to remain at home and guard the mine. Bruce's fiancée Ann Blair assumes that he is a coward and breaks off their engagement, but her brother Bobbie remains Bruce's loyal friend. Meyer, a German agent, persuades railroad president Parrish to refuse to transport Wendell's coal, but when Bruce adamantly refuses to close the mine, the spy's men decide to blow it up. While Ann is being abducted by Meyer, Bobbie is buried in an explosion at the mine. Bruce rescues Bobbie and then sends a plea to Lieutenant Parrish to rescue Ann. Meyer and his gang are captured and Ann renews her vow of love to Bruce.
"The Man Who Played God" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Key to Power" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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