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Without Mercy Synopsis
In the Argentine, when Enid Garth's family discovers a valuable mine, Enid is kidnapped by Melmoth Craven, who whips her into insensibility to discover the mine's location. Years later, Enid has become the head of a great London banking house from which Craven borrows money to finance his campaign for a seat in Parliament. Enid revengefully calls back the loan without warning, and the desperate Craven kidnaps her daughter, Margaret. The girl is rescued by John Orme, and Enid sets a trap for Craven. The police arrest Craven, and Margaret and John are married.
The Fighting Hope Synopsis
Anna Granger's husband commits a fraud at the bank where he works and is condemned to pay the penalty of a jail sentence. In the hope of proving his innocence she goes to work, under an assumed name, for the President of the closed bank. This man is now indicted himself, though unjustly, and employs detectives who finally unearth a letter positively establishing the guilt of Granger. In spite of everything, Anna remains faithful until she learns that the theft her husband committed was to get money for another woman. Then comes a sudden climax which puts an end to a situation which she could not possibly endure.
"Without Mercy" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Fighting Hope" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Without Mercy