Sailors’ Grudge (outline)

Introduction

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This outlined story weaves a tale of rivalry, adventure, and unexpected turns, all set against the backdrop of the film industry.

Summary

In the outlined story, Steve Costigan, a robust and tough sailor on shore leave, becomes enamored with a charming, petite blonde. However, their budding romance hits a snag when a large, attractive blond sailor physically reprimands the girl for her association with Steve, branding the blond sailor a bully in her eyes. Motivated by this incident, Steve embarks on a quest to confront the blond sailor, but his journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Reginald Van Veer, a movie enthusiast who is mistaken for the blond sailor.

Steve’s adventure continues as he reconnects with an old friend who informs him about a new film production that is in search of a double for Reggie. To Steve’s astonishment, he discovers that the sought-after double is the blond sailor he has been seeking. Seizing the opportunity, Steve auditions for the opposite role in the film and, in the process, defeats four formidable opponents to secure the part.

The climax of the story unfolds on set, where Steve and the blond sailor (the double for Reggie) engage in a fierce confrontation. After a challenging fight, Steve emerges victorious, defeating the blond sailor. However, his triumph is short-lived as he finds himself dismissed from the film project.

In the final twist, Steve encounters the blonde girl once more, only to be met with another surprise, leaving the story on an intriguing note of anticipation.

Characters

  • Steve Costigan: The protagonist, a tough sailor on shore leave who falls for a blonde girl and seeks out a confrontation with a rival blond sailor.
  • Pretty little blond: The object of Steve’s affection, who criticizes the big handsome blond sailor for his bullying behavior.
  • Big handsome blond sailor (b.s.): Steve’s rival, who disciplines the girl for associating with Steve and later becomes Steve’s opponent in a film production.
  • Reginald Van Veer: A movie fan who Steve initially mistakes for the blond sailor.
  • Old pal: A friend of Steve who informs him about the new movie and the search for a double for Reggie, leading Steve to discover the true identity of the blond sailor.
  • Four tough nuts: Opponents Steve defeats to win a role in the film production.
  • The girl: She reappears at the end of the story, presenting Steve with yet another surprise.

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