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The Ridin' Streak Synopsis
Bill Pendleton, former rodeo champion and newly elected sheriff, is scheduled to hold an auction of the goods and chattels of Ruth Howells. J. S. Dokes, who holds her notes, is determined that his "no-account" son, Gus, will marry Ruth, but she refuses him. Dokes stages a pony express race on the day of the auction to distract potential bidders, hoping that he can buy the property at a cheaper price. Bill decides to resign his post temporarily and to enter the race. He overcomes the interference of Dokes's men, wins the race, and arrives in time to buy Ruth's pet horse, "The White Duchess." Meanwhile, Gus has abducted Ruth. Bill leaps on White Duchess and rides to the rescue.
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 Ridin' Streak" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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