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The Red Warning Synopsis
After his cattle are stolen by rustlers, David Ainslee searches the desert for a lost gold mine to pay off a loan on his ranch and rescue his daughter, Louise, from ruffian Tom Jeffries. He is later found near death by prospectors Phillip Haver and Toby Jones, who continue his search with the promise that the gold will be used to save his ranch. After Toby Jones locates the mine, he and Philip defeat Jeffries, expose him as a cattle thief, and rescue Louise.
The Great Shadow Synopsis
Jim McDonald, the foreman of a shipbuilding plant and head of the labor union, strives to combat the anarchistic propaganda being put forth by Klimoff, the leader of a Bolshevik gang whose goal is to disrupt the country with strikes and anarchy. Despite McDonald's efforts, a strike is called, resulting in chaos. McDonald's child is knocked down by runaway horses abandoned by their striking driver, and dies. Mob scenes take place in America, as well as in Russia. Eventually, the unrest is quelled with an armistice called between Capital and Labor for a year, during which time wages are to be increased to reflect the cost of living, and leaders are to work out a common plan for their mutual advantage. The strikers now realize that they have been pawns of the Bolsheviks and call off the strike, agreeing to the plan.
"The Red Warning" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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