Wasted Lives

In 1986 the Chernobyl disaster happened. This documentary tells the story of how the Bulgarian government hid the disaster consequences from the people, while ordering radiation-free food and water from abroad for the highest echelon of the Central Committee.

Wealthy Edith Folsom greatest ambition is to have a score of admirers at her feet, leaves her local boyfriend, Ned Lorimer, for the city. On the train she encounters a schoolmate, Lorna Lear, and Lorna's cousin, John Blaine, who promptly falls for her.

A socially-ambitious mother is pushing her younger daughter into a life-style that will satisfy the desires of the mother but the older daughter, having tasted the consequences of such a life, determines to save her younger sister from the same mistakes.

"The Prince of Broadway" George Burke, heavyweight boxing champion of the world, trains by drinking and dancing all night. After he is knocked out, his manager tears up his contract and tells him he is through. His sweetheart, actress Nancy Lee rescues him from the gutter and asks her admirer, Wade Turner to take him to his ranch to get back in shape. Wade, jealous of George, tells his foreman, Buck Marshall, to hinder George's comeback. Wade’s neighbor, former champ Jim Jeffries offers to help George get back into condition. Trying for the advantage Wade tells Nancy that George is not training, but when she goes out to the ranch, she uncovers the conspiracy. George regains the championship and wins Nancy's hand.

The film illustrates the destructively ruinous effect sudden wealth can have on a family and their once happy home.