Pearl lagoon scheme erupts in shark drama
A tale from the Torres Straits air about Captain Hayes and shell divers clashing with four Japanese fishers over a pearl lagoon. A borrowed submarine scheme ends in chaos as sharks swarm, a pig is sacrificed, and the submarine is ripped apart, leaving Hayes amused at the wreckage and the industry’s hazards.
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William Hayes
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Hayes
Straits of Torres
Queensland
Waldstdecken Bank
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Scott
William
Aaron-Johnson
Bil
Panama Canal
Matt
Trade
Bally Hayes
Man Seeks Refuge After Wrong House Baby Rescue
A man returns home late in the fall and wanders into a neighboring flat by mistake. A choking baby prompts him to intervene, triggering a comic mix up with a jealous husband, a rooftop chase, a crash through a skylight, and a later court reconciliation. The ordeal ends with the estranged couple withdrawing a divorce petition and becoming friends with the rescuer.
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John
Twin Doll Delights Spark Seven Birthday Wonder
Dorothy and Esther, seven year old twins, share nearly identical features and wardrobes. On their seventh birthday they receive twin dolls Rose and Daisy with matching doll furniture, and friends gift more items for their dollhouse. That night the dolls come to life, appearing in the nursery and conversing beside the dresser.
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Esther
Dorothy
Rose
Daisy
Florence
Jennie
Hsther
Dreamy Dolls Experiment In Mother’s Night
In a fragmentary scene, Daisy and Rose tease a doll about a pimple while inspecting a smaller jar of face cream. A mystery explores whether someone used the cream, as the sisters awaken in the morning to find the jar lighter, and vow to prove it wasn’t a dream. Their mother notes the missing amount and wonders who took it.
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South Seas
South Pacific
Bellis Lagoon
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Rose
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Columbus
Chicago
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Liverpool
Ethelred Elkins
Shae
Jed
Mother
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