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Pirate director takes control of a large corporation
Joseph Greer a bearded pirate like figure discovers a flax fiber process and becomes company director. He seeds control by placing his secretary and bank clerk Henry Craven as treasurer to watch Greer. Beatrice arrives and clashes with social expectations as Joe maneuvers to secure his family’s place in high society.
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Joseph Greer
Greer
Joe
Henry Craven
John Williamson
Jennie
California
Beatrice
Anson
Blackstone
San Francisco
Pasadena
Burns
Hollywood
Young Burns
Cali