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Their Mutual Child Synopsis
Ruth Bannister, the only daughter of a millionaire, is very much influenced by her Aunt Lora's interest in eugenics and other "modern" ideas, much to the annoyance of her conservative brother Bailey. When Aunt Lora arranges for Ruth to meet an artist named Kirk Winfield whom she feels is suitable, it is love at first sight for the pair. They marry, and Ruth is disowned by her father. When Kirk is not allowed to kiss the baby for health reasons, he leaves to seek his fortune in South America. Discouraged, he returns, only to find himself out of place in Ruth's society life. Steve, one of Kirk's old pals, kidnaps the baby for Kirk, taking him to a friend's cottage by the sea. When Ruth sees how happy the baby is in his new surroundings, she comes to her senses, announcing her love for Kirk.
A Sister to Salome Synopsis
When famous opera singer Elinore Duane undergoes an operation on her throat, she has a series of ether-induced visions. In one, she is transported to ancient Rome where she appears as a much-admired woman in love with Paul, a young heretic, and at odds with Lutor, the high priest. To save her love, she poisons Lutor with her ring. After several other visions which involve variations on this love triangle, Elinore awakens to discover that Lutor is actually her doctor, Sascha Jaccard, and that Paul is the son of a friend who has come to visit the recovering prima donna.
"Their Mutual Child" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Sister to Salome" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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