She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not

Al St. John, a wiry drifter with a perpetual grin, wanders into the bustling coastal town of Seacliff, intent on peddling his patented "miracle" elixirs. He is swiftly ensnared by Polly Moran’s Polly, a sharp‑tongued barmaid whose livelihood hinges on keeping the local tavern’s clientele in high spirits. When a dashing newcomer, the affluent yet incorrigible playboy Jasper Whitmore, steps onto the scene, Polly finds herself torn between the earnest, if bumbling, affection of Al’s character and the suave, promises of wealth offered by Jasper. The narrative unfurls as a series of slapstick mishaps: Al’s attempts to impress Polly with contrived feats of strength culminate in a chaotic pie‑throwing showdown at the annual Seacliff Festival; Jasper’s clandestine dealings with a smuggling ring threaten to expose the town’s underbelly, dragging Polly into a moral quagmire. Amidst a backdrop of moonlit boardwalks and flickering lanterns, Polly’s internal conflict reaches a crescendo when she discovers Jasper’s betrayal, prompting a daring rescue where Al, armed only with a battered umbrella and a heart full of resolve, confronts the villainous syndicate. The climax resolves with Jasper’s arrest, Al’s triumphant yet comedic victory, and Polly’s decision to embrace the humble, sincere love offered by the unlikely hero, sealing their future with a tender kiss beneath the sea‑blue glow of the lighthouse.