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Twenty Dollars a Week Synopsis
Millionaire John Reeves makes a bargain with his son, Chester, that they can both support themselves on $20 per week. John takes a bookkeeping job at a steel plant owned by William Hart, a lazy young man who inherited the company. His sister, Muriel, adopts a small boy, prompting William to adopt John as his father. John discovers a conspiracy to undermine the company and becomes a partner after saving it from financial ruin. Chester falls in love with Muriel, and they plan to marry.
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.
"Twenty Dollars a Week" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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