
At the suggestion of his sons Horace and Henry, aging Ebenezer Boyce turns over control of his pistol factory to Martin. However, when Ebenezer discovers the extent of Martin's dishonesty and corruption, the shock gives the old man a heart attack and he dies.

Lillian Ducey, Eleanor Talbot Kinkead
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The flickering shadows and grand gestures of silent cinema often hold within them a surprising depth, a testament to the raw power of visual storytelling. Among these treasures emerges Captain of His Soul, a compelling narrative from 1918 that transcends its era to deliver a timeless exploration of human fallibili...

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" The flickering shadows and grand gestures of silent cinema often hold within them a surprising depth, a testament to the raw power of visual storytelling. Among these treasures emerges Captain of His Soul, a compelling narrative from 1918 that transcends its era to deliver a timeless exploration of human fallibility, familial discord, and the insidious creep of corruption. Directed with an uncredited hand but a clear vision, this film stands as a poignant reminder of the early 20th century'..."


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