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The Sleep Walker Synopsis
Doris Dumond is called home from a convent school by her mother, who has purchased some diamonds and has sold them although she has paid only one installment of the price. Hammond, the dealer's agent, threatens to have her arrested unless she pays the debt within 24 hours. Doris, who is a somnambulist, enters Hammond's room at night while asleep, and purposely misconstruing her visit, he keeps her there. The house detective, her mother, and her sweetheart, Phillip, gather in the room; and with the exception of Mrs. Dumond, no one believes her story. That night, she again walks in her sleep in response to the cry of a baby who has strayed onto a window ledge in pursuit of pigeons, and she saves the child. With her innocence thus established, Phillip begs her forgiveness, pays for her mother's jewels, and is married to Doris.
Heir of the Ages Synopsis
Hugh Payne owns and operates a mine in the West, supporting his brother Larry's luxurious life style. Hugh has nurtured Abby Hope, a young girl with whom he has fallen in love. When Larry comes to visit, he and Abby decide to get married, and to spare Abby's feelings, Hugh pretends that he is infatuated with another woman. When the building in which they are staying breaks out in flames, Hugh rescues Larry and Abby from the fire. Larry, finally realizing that Abby really loves his brother, confesses that her love is returned by Hugh, and the two are united.
"The Sleep Walker" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Heir of the Ages" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
The Sleep Walker