Despondent over the infidelity of his wife, William McCabe wanders on the waterfront considering suicide, but instead he saves the life of Shark Moran. Moran gives McCabe a job on his lightship, where McCabe enjoys the solitude and falls ...See moreDespondent over the infidelity of his wife, William McCabe wanders on the waterfront considering suicide, but instead he saves the life of Shark Moran. Moran gives McCabe a job on his lightship, where McCabe enjoys the solitude and falls in love with Ann Reynolds, the daughter of the captain of the supply ship. One day Moran rescues a woman in a storm and makes advances toward her. When McCabe discovers the woman to be his own wife, there is a violent quarrel between the two men. But their friendship prevails, Moran apologizes, and Helda McCabe reveals that William is free to marry Ann. Written by
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