Friday, April 15, 2011

The majestic

A. Characters I. Peter Appleton 1. Hollywood Screenwriter 2. Had amnesia & was mistaken for Luke Trimble 3. Accused for Communism II. Adele Stanton 1. Luke's lover 2. Studying Law III. Harry Trimble 1. Luke's father/Thinks Peter is Harry 2. Runs the Majestic movie theater B. Setting I. 1951 1. Hollywood, California 2. Lawson, California C. Plot Summary I. Peter's suspected of Communism 1. Tries to run away but has accident and gets amnesia. II. He's convinced & lives life as Luke Trimble 1. Gov't show up & serve his court order. IV. He testifies before a McCarthy Counsel & Uses the First Amendment 1. Leaves as a hero & is free of all charges. VI. Returns to Lawson 1. Marries Adele