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The Spirit of Good Synopsis
Deserted by her husband, showgirl Nell Gordon ventures West to a small desert town where she works in Chuck Lang's dance hall. When Reverend Josiah Calvin comes to town to spread the gospel, Nell and Lang, feeling their livelihood threatened, scheme to put the reverend out of business. Nell pretends to join forces with the reverend and, while fervently singing a hymn, she converts an embittered and disbelieving Neal Bradford who, inspired, falls in love with Nell. The singer is so touched by Bradford's faith that she joins forces with him and the reverend against Lang. After several skirmishes, good overcomes evil and the two converts begin a new life together.
The Jackeroo of Coolabong Synopsis
Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.
"The Spirit of Good" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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