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Shanghaied (1915)

27m 1915 United States of America

A cunning shipowner plans to sink his vessel during its final journey to claim insurance money. Meanwhile, Charlie, a drifter smitten with the owner's daughter, is forcibly enlisted by the captain to help shanghai a crew. Unbeknownst to Charlie, the daughter sneaks aboard to be near him. As chaos unfolds at sea, Charlie finds himself in the galley, struggling to serve meals amidst a violent storm, all while trying to navigate his feelings and the unfolding disaster.

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