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What Price Beauty? Synopsis
Wholesome country girl, Mary, works at the 'House of Magic' beauty salon and pines for the dreamy owner, Clay. Unfortunately Clay has also been targeted by experienced vamp, Rita, who has him set firmly in her improper sights. After an elaborate dream that has Clay changing the women that surround him into fantastical fashion creations, good sense finally takes hold and natural beauty Mary prevails.
Blackmail Synopsis
Confidence artist Flossie Golden attempts to fleece foolish but wealthy James Venable with a breach-of-promise suit. Venable's shrewd attorney, Richard Harding, outwits Flossie by proposing that she marry Venable and live on an allowance of $3,000 per year. Flossie is determined to get even with Harding for ruining her plans. In an attempt to con him, she poses as Innocence Page, but falls in love and marries him instead. Larry, Flossie's former accomplice, endeavors to blackmail her with her errant past, but Harding is already cognizant of the facts and Larry fails.
"What Price Beauty?" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Blackmail" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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