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Wolves of the Street Synopsis
When James Trevlyn's father, a financier battling profiteers who are trying to corner the wheat market, is murdered by his enemies, James leaves his mines in the West and comes to Wall Street to assume his father's struggle. The profiteers foment a Bolshevist strike at Trevlyn's mines in his absence, but Eleanor, Trevlyn's sweetheart, finds his double in a mission house, and Trevlyn hurries to the mines while his double takes his place on Wall Street. In the West, Trevlyn is kidnapped by thugs, while his double is bribed by the profiteers and changes sides. Mistaken for a wanted murderer, Trevlyn is saved by Eleanor, who establishes his identity. The battle on Wall Street ends with Trevlyn eight million dollars richer.
The Great Shadow Synopsis
Jim McDonald, the foreman of a shipbuilding plant and head of the labor union, strives to combat the anarchistic propaganda being put forth by Klimoff, the leader of a Bolshevik gang whose goal is to disrupt the country with strikes and anarchy. Despite McDonald's efforts, a strike is called, resulting in chaos. McDonald's child is knocked down by runaway horses abandoned by their striking driver, and dies. Mob scenes take place in America, as well as in Russia. Eventually, the unrest is quelled with an armistice called between Capital and Labor for a year, during which time wages are to be increased to reflect the cost of living, and leaders are to work out a common plan for their mutual advantage. The strikers now realize that they have been pawns of the Bolsheviks and call off the strike, agreeing to the plan.
"Wolves of the Street" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Great Shadow" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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