A prize fighter and a cop both fall in love with a beautiful servant in a boarding house..
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Larry Semon
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In the bustling confines of a boarding house, a quiet but potent romantic triangle emerges, pitting professional ambition against personal desire. At its heart is a captivating servant, whose grace and charm unwittingly ensnare two disparate men: a rising prizefighter, driven by physical prowess and a yearning for domestic stability, and a steadfast police officer, representing order and a more conventional path. As their affections for the same woman deepen, the daily rhythms of the boarding house become a subtle battleground, where unspoken glances and small gestures carry the weight of burgeoning rivalry and profound emotional stakes.
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