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The Married Flapper Synopsis
A plummet in family fortunes forces Bill Billings (Kenneth Harlan) to become a race-car driver. His wife Pamela (Marie Prevost) has been carrying on a bold flirtation with a wily philanderer, but he tires of her and turns his attention to a younger girl. When Pamela tries to defend her reputation, Bill breaks in and is injured during the ensuing fight. In a reconciliation, Pamela takes his place as driver and triumphantly wins the race.
The Girl in the Dark Synopsis
Lois Fox, upon whose shoulder is branded a Chinese ideograph resembling the letters "A. Y.," is rescued from a gang of Chinese ruffians by Brice Ferris. His servant Ming, in attempting to steal from her finger a ring that bears a mysterious green seal, is killed, and soon afterwards a stranger named Strang arrives, also in search of the girl. Despite Brice's efforts to protect her, Lois is abducted and taken to the headquarters of Lao Wing, the leader of a secret Chinese society known as the Tong. Ferris and chief of police Struber finally infiltrate the gang's headquarters and after a furious battle, Lois and Strang are freed. Strang, actually Lois' uncle, reveals that the sacred ring had belonged to an ancient Chinese order but had been stolen by Lois' father.
"The Married Flapper" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Girl in the Dark" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Married Flapper