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The Range Terror Synopsis
Having been robbed and mortally wounded during a blinding snow storm, Bud Allen lives long enough to give a description of his assailant to Texas Ranger Speed Meredith. Sometime later, when Speed prevents a holdup of the Goldville stage, he meets Bud's sister, Virginia, for whom he feels both sympathy and love. When Speed begins to suspect a professional gambler named Reagan of Bud's murder, he arranges for Virginia to pose as a saloon entertainer in order to help him produce evidence of the gambler's guilt. Virginia discovers Bud's money belt among Reagan's possessions, and Speed then positively identifies Reagan by stripping off the gambler's glove and disclosing the absence of a finger as described by Bud. Speed and Reagan fight, setting fire to the saloon. Reagan escapes and is torn to pieces by Bud's dog. Speed decorates the dog with a ranger badge and asks Virginia to enter into partnership with him on a permanent basis.
A Sister to Salome Synopsis
When famous opera singer Elinore Duane undergoes an operation on her throat, she has a series of ether-induced visions. In one, she is transported to ancient Rome where she appears as a much-admired woman in love with Paul, a young heretic, and at odds with Lutor, the high priest. To save her love, she poisons Lutor with her ring. After several other visions which involve variations on this love triangle, Elinore awakens to discover that Lutor is actually her doctor, Sascha Jaccard, and that Paul is the son of a friend who has come to visit the recovering prima donna.
"The Range Terror" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Sister to Salome" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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