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The Ship of Doom Synopsis
Martin Shaw, a young fisherman, kills Jeff Whittlesey while defending the honor of his fiancée Clara Gove. Although the townspeople disliked Jeff, they nevertheless demand punishment for his murder and so Martin and Clara are forced to flee. While escaping by boat, their craft is disabled in a thunderstorm, but they remain afloat until picked up by "Sundown" Shattuck, a notorious slave trader, and his crew. They are married by Shattuck who lusts after Clara and is about to rape her when the crew mutinies and the ship catches fire. Martin, Clara and Shattuck are washed ashore to an island and Shattuck is about to continue his assault upon Clara when he walks into quicksand and is buried. Clara and Martin remain on the island, each praying for forgiveness for the murder of Jeff Whittlesey.
Me und Gott Synopsis
August Weber, a former Prussian officer, keeps a delicatessen store in Hoboken. His son Herman is an electrician, and when America declares war upon Germany, August plans to use Herman to help the Prussian cause by destroying munitions plants. But Herman has herded with the pacifists and is not ready to take strong measures. But he sees his chums going to war and he seeks to enlist in the United State Army, but is rejected because of a weak heart. His father announces a change of heart and so plans that Herman nearly blows up a plant in the belief that he is helping the cause of America, but he discovers the old man's perfidy and proves himself to the country which has given him his chance.
"The Ship of Doom" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Me und Gott" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Ship of Doom