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The Yellow Back Synopsis
Cowboy Andy Hubbard becomes known as a "yellow back" because of his fear of horses, and is fired by rancher Bruce Condon. Andy soon finds work with neighbor John Pendleton, and love with Anne, the boss's daughter. When Anne urges Andy to ride, he hides his phobia, leading Pendleton to assume that he is a good rider. Pendleton refuses his neighbor's request to marry Anne, so Condon gets his revenge by fencing off a spring used by both ranches. Learning of an impending horse race, Anne suggests entering her horse and using the prize money to pay for their own well. Andy is chosen to ride, but plans to hide the horse until after the race. However, when he learns that the ranch will be lost by default, he reveals his cowardice to Anne, whose love and encouragement inspire to win the race.
Into the Light Synopsis
A simple country girl, brutally mistreated by her stepfather, awakens first the sympathy, then the love, of The Boy. The Spider, who lusts after The Girl, makes a bargain with the stepfather and takes her to the city where, kept prisoner, she is soon broken in health and spirit. Cast out and near death, she is taken in by The Boy. Following the demise of The Spider, The Boy takes her to church, where he prays, and after many hours she is restored to health.
"The Yellow Back" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Into the Light" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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