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The Pinnacle Rider Synopsis
A ranch owner who has inherited his property and consequently fled the walled cities and his relatives has his seclusion invaded by an aunt, her son and the supposed fiancée of the latter, a charming girl. To get rid of them Jack gets his side partner, the cook of the ranch, to tell them he is dead. That doesn't accomplish anything, for they proceed to take possession on the score that they are the next of kin and consequently the rightful heirs. The heroine, fleeing the importunities of the aunt to marry Cyril, is rescued from a buckboard runaway by the hero, who tells her for some unexplained reason that he is the notorious bad man of the district. Ultimately the city trio escape in their auto from the menial tasks they have been performing around the ranch, but in so doing fall into the hands of the real bad man and his associates in crime. They are rescued by the hero and "all's well with the world."
His Royal Slyness Synopsis
An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.
"His Royal Slyness" is currently leading in ratings, making it a stronger choice for newcomers to the genre.
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