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Whispering Palms Synopsis
Dr. Culthers discovers a cure for drug addiction and wills the formula to his daughter, Mary, who is instructed to release it after his death. The doctor's greedy nephew, Vance Gordon, and his accomplices, Casper Darnell and Janet Warner, lure Culthers to the Florida Everglades and tie him to a tree, where he goes insane under the hot sun. The doctor breaks free and becomes known as the maniacal "Swamp Demon," until Mary foils the plot with the help of Dick Mason, and her father regains his sanity.
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.
"Whispering Palms" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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