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The Mistress of Shenstone Synopsis
Lady Ingleby, lonely while her husband is at the front, receives news of his death owing to an inadvertent order of one of his comrades, and she retires in mourning to the Cornish coast. There she meets young Jim Airth, who saves her life on the beach. A romance develops, but when she learns that he is the man who gave the fatal order, they part. Later, she returns to the coast and decides she cannot live without him.
Should a Wife Forgive? Synopsis
Seductive vamp La Belle ( Lillian Lorraine ) sets out to steal Jack Holmes ( Henry King )away from his loving wife Mary ( Mabel Van Buren ). He foolishly spends every penny on the vamp , leaving his wife almost destitute. La Belle is killed by a jealous suitor and the evidence points to Jack. However, he is given an reprieve by the way of a letter written by La Belle claiming she had intended to commit suicide. Should his wife now forgive him ?.
"The Mistress of Shenstone" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Should a Wife Forgive?" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Mistress of Shenstone