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Where Bonds Are Loosed Synopsis
The British Government runs hospitals for the native population on two islands off Australia's west coast, one for each sex. Because of the incompetent staff, young Dr. Hicksey is sent there, and he succeeds in obtaining the services of a capable nurse, Alice Desmond. Hicksey, who took the position for the opportunity to do research, resists Alice's sexual overtures, until exhausted after a hurricane he succumbs and becomes her lover. Gradually Hicksey tires of Alice as his research work causes her to complain of neglect. After they have a furious quarrel, John Sherwin, the burly overseer of the men's island, sees his chance to win Alice. When she resists his caveman advances and tells Hicksey, the men stalk each other throughout a night in the jungle. After Sherwin emerges and reports that he killed Hicksey, Alice says that she hated him anyway, and they plan to marry. Hicksey, however, is only wounded, and after a native treats him, he leaves the islands.
The Law of Nature Synopsis
Guy Bolton, falls for model Gene Moore, after getting drunk and his fiancee Aileen Allison breaks their engagement. Later Allison forgives him but drink continues to ruin the lives of friends until they too learn to live without it.
"Where Bonds Are Loosed" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Law of Nature" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Where Bonds Are Loosed
