The Mate of the 'John M'
1911 · 0h 16m · Drama
Skip it. This early silent drama sounds like a paint-by-numbers love triangle with all the emotional subtlety of a Victorian novel—jealousy, boarding school, a ship voyage, repeat. Without strong directorial vision or a cast that elevates the material, there's no reason to hunt down this obscure period piece when better dramas are a click away.
Plot
Jim, the mate of the ship "John M.," is in love with Mandy, the daughter of Captain Dale. Before she leaves for boarding school, she hurries to the ship to say good-bye to it, her father and Jim. Six years have now passed, and Mandy has grown to a big and handsome girl. As Captain Dale is going to make another trip, Mandy asks him if she cannot go along. Mandy's school chum's brother wishes to go also, and the Captain gives his consent. Jim grows a little jealous at the young man's presence on board.