Summary
In 'Flames', Herbert Landis, a man secretly enamored with Anne Travers, is tasked with overseeing the construction of a bridge in Oregon. Anne's father insists that society gentleman Hilary Fenton accompany them, leading to tension and brooding for Landis. Sharing a cabin with foreman Ole Bergson, who masquerades as the infamous desperado Blackie Blanchette, Landis finds himself entangled in a kidnapping scheme that leads to a dramatic confrontation with the real Blackie during a raging forest fire. Anne discovers her true love as the story unfolds, with Landis and her escaping through the flames to the river, leaving Fenton to depart and allowing Anne to realize her feelings for Landis.
Synopsis
Herbert Landis, who secretly loves Anne Travers, is sent by her father to supervise construction of a bridge in Oregon. Anne insists that society man Hilary Fenton join the party, and as a result Landis broods in his cabin, which he shares with his foreman Ole Bergson. Ole, who claims to know all about love, disguises himself as well-known desperado Blackie Blanchette and kidnaps Anne, leaving a note urging Landis to "rescue" her; however, Ole is captured by the real Blackie. While a raging forest fire breaks out, Landis rides to the cabin and confronts Blackie; as the fire reaches the cabin, Blackie meets a fiery death while Landis and Anne stagger through the flames to the river. The other suitor, finding country customs too rough, departs, leaving Anne to discover her true love.
