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Two Men and a Maid Synopsis
After his marriage, Jim Oxford comes to mistakenly believes that his new bride has previously had a lover, a situation he finds so offensive that he deserts her and joins the French Foreign Legion. Stationed in Algeria, he finds himself attracted to Rose, the girlfriend of a brutal Legion officer. Try as he might, he can't resist her and arranges to secretly meet her after hours. However, at the rendezvous, a gunshot rings out and Rose is mortally wounded. Accused of the murder, Jim flees but is shortly thereafter captured and put on trial as a deserter. Complications ensue.
The Love Cheat Synopsis
Henry, a struggling Greenwhich Villiage artist, accidentally finds an invitation to Louise Gordon's coming out party. He goes to the party, falls in love with the pretty socialite, but soon decides to leave as he realizes his financial situation is not up to standards. An old friend recognizes him and encourages Henry into lying that he is a successful businessman. Engagement plans soon proceed, but Henry's guilty conscience catches up and he sends Louise a letter confessing his deceit. Later, they meet and Henry confesses his love for Louise, who greatly impressed by his honesty, breaks her engagement to another, to marry Henry.
"Two Men and a Maid" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Love Cheat" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Two Men and a Maid