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The Siren of Seville Synopsis
The story of a young man from a small town who wants to play on Broadway. His father sends him to NYC to have his fling at night life. He arranges a job for his son in the city but also sees to it that the young man gets into as much trouble as possible. Everything goes along as planned until the young man meets a young telephone operator. He had been getting into trouble in the past, but gets into far more while defending her. The film has a surprising yet satisfying ending. It was filmed in the heart of the city and also on the lower East Side. Rod La Rocque plays the role of Roger Bentley and Dorothy Gish plays the telephone operator. Ernest Torrance is the father.
Crooked Straight Synopsis
Ben Trimble, a country boy visiting the city, becomes involved with a safecracker and finds himself sliding into a life of crime. But chance provides him with an opportunity to redeem himself.
"The Siren of Seville" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Crooked Straight" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Siren of Seville