The Sea Master


1917

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 22, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Film Co.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; A Mutual Star Production
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

To maintain order aboard the Southern Cross , Bull Dorgan, its fierce captain, beats Pedro, a troublemaking sailor, who swears revenge as he steers the boat toward the wild Barbary Coast. While on shore, Bull hears the cries of Emily Gordon coming from a saloon, rescues her from the owner and drags her and Hugh, a minister, to his departing ship. Bull refuses to believe that Emily came to the cabaret to visit a dying friend, but, overcome with desire for her, forces Hugh to marry them. Nine months later Emily gives birth, but Pedro, still bent on revenge, insinuates that the baby actually belongs to Hugh. When Bull goes to confront Emily with this accusation, he finds her in a compromising position with the minister. Taking advantage of Bull's confusion, Pedro foments a mutiny, but Bull and a devoted shipmate defeat the traitors. Eager to compensate Emily for her hardship, Bull allows her to return to land, but seeing his love for their child, she chooses to remain with the sea master.

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 22, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Film Co.
Distribution Company
Mutual Film Corp.; A Mutual Star Production
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
5 reels

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