
September 7, 1898 · 127 years old

A San Francisco librarian picks up a hitchhiker whose car has broken down, which leads to her being stalked and hunted by shady individuals. A cop she briefly met during a function eventually comes to her rescue.

Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.

After submitting a story of her beautiful sister, a woman assumes her identity to maintain the attention of a playboy publisher.

Police surround the apartment of apparent murderer Joe Adams, who refuses to surrender although escape appears impossible. During the siege, Joe reflects on the circumstances that led him to this situation.

Two boys attempt to expose a charlatan stage hypnotist. One gets hypnotized, regresses to a past life, and reveals a pirate treasure map's location. The hypnotist plans to steal the treasure, leaving the boys trapped.