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When We Were 21 Synopsis
Dick Audaine, known affectionately as the "Imp," is engaged to Phyllis Ericson, even though she is in love with his guardian, Richard Carewe. Meanwhile, the Imp has fallen in love with Kara Glynesk, who is only interested in his money. Phyllis intercepts a love letter from Kara and erroneously believes it is intended for Richard. In an attempt to protect the Imp, Richard hides the truth from Phyllis. Richard and the "Trinity," three life-long friends and self-appointed co-guardians of the Imp, try in vain to stop his marriage to Kara. However, Kara quickly discovers that her husband is penniless and finds a new lover. The Imp realizes his folly, and Phyllis is now free to marry Richard.
Southern Pride Synopsis
The only remaining members of New Orleans' proud but poor Creole family are Lucie De Montrand, her brother François and their aunt, Tante Jeanne. Two men are in love with Lucie: James Morgan, a wealthy plantation owner whom her aunt wishes her to marry, and the impoverished Robert Orme, whose love Lucie returns. Desperate to win the favor of the town vampire, François gives her the jewels that Gaspar La Roche, an old antique dealer, had earlier given to Lucie. Then, when Lucie fails to wear them as the queen of the Knights of Consus Ball, Gaspar refuses to believe that she is ignorant of their whereabouts. If she marries him, he suggests, she may keep the jewels, but otherwise, she must return them immediately. Lucie learns from Corinne, the cook, that François has taken the gems, whereupon she visits his sweetheart and demands their return. As she walks home, Gaspar insults her, but she is defended by François and Robert. In the confusion, the gun that Gaspar had pointed at François is discharged and the antique dealer is killed. Repentant, François abandons the vampire and assumes his position as the head of the family, while Lucie, through the mediation of Father Moret, finally is allowed to marry Robert.
"When We Were 21" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Southern Pride" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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When We Were 21