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- With a full Hollywood background and settings, but more an expose of scandal-and-gossip magazines of the era, has-been actor John Blakeford agrees to write his memoirs for magazine-publisher Jordan Winston. When Blakeford's daughter Patricia asks him to desist for the sake of his ex-wife, Carlotta Blakeford, he attempts to break his contract with Winston.
- The sheriff of the county is elected by men who call him the "squarest sheriff alive." Panchita Garcia, the flower of the town, loved by all, leaves home for a walk, passing through the town, where all the cowboys come out to meet her. "Bad" Pedro, a native, sees her and follows. He overtakes her and tries to kiss her. The sheriff, who has been passing by and has given Pedro's wife money to buy food for the starving children, hears her and runs to her assistance. He takes as a remembrance her shawl which she drops. A week elapses and Jose Del Barra, a handsome Mexican, is caught stealing cattle by Jim Stephens. Stephens recognizes Jose, who escapes. Jose goes to his paramour, Faro Mamie, who keeps the roulette hall, and tells her what has happened. Meanwhile, Stephens rides for the sheriff and he returns with Stephens. They attack the roulette hall and in the fight Stephens kills Mamie and Jose in turn kills Stephens. Jose and the sheriff fight and Jose hits the sheriff on the head, causing amnesia. He forgets all. A year elapses and the sheriff still worships at Panchita's shrine. He calls to see her and four other sullen cowboys call at the same time. Panchita runs out and leaves them. Jose, returning to his old haunts, is startled by Panchita falling over an embankment at his very feet. He picks her up and finds she has only fainted. It is a case of love at first sight. The sheriff, returning angry and hurt, sees Panchita in Jose's arms, but does not see Jose's face. That night the sheriff determines to see Panchita again and goes to her house to find Panchita in Jose's arms. Jose does not see him but suddenly the sheriff remembers all and recognized Jose. Panchita pleads with the sheriff to let her elope with Jose as she says she loves him. Without telling her about Jose, the sheriff lets her go. Returning to town he hears shots in the saloon and, rushing in, finds a posse formed to go after Jose. The posse has received a telegram from the Albuquerque police, telling them of the murder. The sheriff takes a warrant and says he will go alone. He intends to prevent Panchita's marriage by winning her himself. He rides all night and arrives at Los Levos at dawn. As he rides up to the church Panchita comes out with Jose and informs the sheriff, joyfully, that they are married. The sheriff is dazed, but then gamely tells Panchita that he has brought her a wedding present. He deliberately tears up the warrant and leaves them. Heartbroken, he takes off his badge and rides slowly back along the trail.
- Hollywood stars participate in a Mexican-themed revue and festival in Santa Barbara. Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador", engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Señor Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and the Garland Sisters. Comedy bits and dance numbers are also featured.
- When her mother elopes with a lover and her father dies cursing the name of God, Domini Enfilden attempts to forget her pain in Beni Mora, an oasis in the Sahara. At the desert hotel, she meets and falls in love with Boris Androvsky, a tormented man of mystery. Abruptly announcing his departure one day, Boris bids farewell to Domini in the Garden of Allah, but passion overwhelms them, and after making love, they are married by Father Roubier. The two are happy until Capt. De Trevignac, a dinner guest, recognizes Boris as the former Father Antoine, a priest whose irrepressible lust forced him to leave the monastery. De Trevignac says nothing, but after his departure, Boris confesses to Domini, who urges him to return to the monastery. The years pass, and Domini rears her son Boris in the Garden of Allah.
- Halstead forces the Land Agent to alter the records and then kicks the Mexicans off their land. Buck has been sent to investigate and quickly joins up with Juan Cantova in the fight against Halstead. To keep Buck from seeing the records, Halstead has the Agent murdered. His men then claim Juan killed him and both Buck and Juan then find themselves wanted dead or alive.
- The story is laid in Italy, during the 17th century, and concerns itself with the love and suffering of David, a great painter. Unknown to David, his betrothed has a brother in prison, and his shame is kept hidden for the honor of the family. This brother, escaping from his cell, goes by night to his sister's room. David, coming to serenade her, sees the brother leave her window; thinking her false, casts her off, and she is too proud to tell him the truth. David, heartbroken, goes to a monastery to seek refuge from the world in seclusion. While there, he learns the truth. A great revulsion of feeling takes place in his heart. A mock sees his grief and begs him seek solace in painting a masterpiece for the altar. This he does, but is stricken to the heart. Gianetta on her way to church sees him weak and ill, crossing the plaza. She follows to his studio in the church. There they come to understand each other, but too late.
- David is urged to present himself as 'Father Costa' in order to protect a young boy who has taken sanctuary at the San Miguel Mission.