Summary
In a narrative tapestry woven from the threads of patriarchal obligation and youthful defiance, Cupid's Roundup navigates the precarious terrain of an arranged betrothal. James Kelly and Tom Baldwin, architects of their children's destinies, ordain a union between Larry and Helen—a mandate that Larry meets with a desperate yearning for a final, unencumbered excursion into the wild unknown. Fate, however, is a mischievous weaver; a chance encounter aboard a locomotive ignites a profound infatuation in Larry for a woman who is, unbeknownst to him, his very fiancée. Seeking proximity to his newfound obsession, Larry adopts a pseudonym and secures labor on a neighboring ranch, while Helen, equally cunning, assumes the humble livery of a maid to dissect her intended’s character from the shadows. The pastoral masquerade is shattered by the visceral intrusion of frontier lawlessness—cattle rustling and a wrongful accusation of homicide—propelling Larry into a high-stakes flight for justice that culminates in a breathtaking leap onto a moving train, where the masks of deception finally dissolve in the presence of his predestined partner.
Synopsis
James Kelly and Tom Baldwin, two old pals, agree that their children, Larry and Helen, should marry. During the month before the marriage, Larry plans to have a fling and is smitten by a woman he meets on a train. Not realizing that the woman is Helen, he takes a job on the ranch next to hers, and she poses as a maid to sound out her fiancee's character. Tom exposes a group of cattle thieves but is accused of murder and makes a run for it. His horse catches up with a train, and when he jumps through the window, he finds himself facing his future wife.
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