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The Perfect Lover Synopsis

Brian Lazar returns to his shabby dwelling after pawning a valuable ring. A woman, accompanied by a detective, accuses him of being a thief, but, before his arrest, Brian pleads for the opportunity to tell his story. Brian is a struggling artist when he meets Mrs. Byfield, who feigns interest in his work in order to become romantically involved with him. After painting her portrait, Brian becomes a favorite among society women because he is the perfect lover. He goes to live among the women whose husbands are too busy to give them love. Brian's downfall begins after he and Mrs. Byfield are discovered in a compromising position. He becomes aware of the futility of the life he is leading and returns to the town in which he grew up. There he falls in love with Eileen Hawthorn, the daughter of his former teacher. He and his new wife return to the city, where they live in poverty. One of the women he formerly knew gives him a valuable ring to pawn, and it is she who accuses him of the theft. After Brian tells his story, the detective remains unconvinced of his innocence. Brian then shows them his wife and newborn baby. The woman repents and leaves the couple to their happiness.

The Argyle Case Synopsis

The story is that of the mysterious murder of John Argyle, a multi-millionaire, in the library of his home. Circumstances point toward Argyle's adopted daughter Mary, who is the beneficiary under his will, Argyle having quarreled with his son Bruce. Just as the case begins to look black for Mary, Asche Kayton, a great private detective, is called in by Bruce and takes hold of the investigation. His methods are scientific and swift and the trail leads to a den of counterfeiters, where, by use of the dictograph and other modern devices, the real murderer is run to his lair. Kayton falls in love with Mary, who is finally vindicated. Kayton's reward is the girl.