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The Pool of Flame Synopsis
Terence O'Rourke an adventurer, has been courting Princess Beatrix long enough to ask her to marry him, but he realizes that, with no steady income, he has no right to propose. Then, the Pool of Flame, a huge ruby that adorns a statue of Buddha, is stolen, and officials in Rangoon offer Terence $500,000 to find the jewel and return it. In tracking down the gem, Terence must outwit such longtime adversaries as Chambret, Princess Karan, and another of Beatrix' suitors, Duke Victor. Finally, Terence manages to complete his mission, and then, with his fortune assured, he ends the long wooing phase of his romance with Beatrix and marries her.
The Spy Synopsis
Borrowing shamelessly from "A Tale of Two Cities", an American agent, Harvey Birch (Herbert Rawlinson), exchanges places in prison with Henry Wharton (J. W. Pike'), a condemned British officer and brother of a woman,Frances Wharton (Ella Hall he greatly admires, and goes to the gallows. After his death, General George Washington (William Worthington),reveals the true identity of the dead martyr.
"The Pool of Flame" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Spy" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Pool of Flame