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The great Morgan, while on one off his plunderous adventures, sights a drifting raft, on which there appear to be two human forms. He orders a boat to be lowered for an investigation, and ... See full summary
The great Morgan, while on one off his plunderous adventures, sights a drifting raft, on which there appear to be two human forms. He orders a boat to be lowered for an investigation, and his men discover that there are an old man and a young woman adrift on the raft. The two unfortunates are rescued, and relate their story to Morgan, their deliverer. They tell him that being forced to leave their country, they set sail, but their ship is overtaken by a band of pirates, who claim to be men belonging to the company of the great Morgan. After robbing them, the two are left on the raft to perish. Morgan is outraged at learning that any others should presume to use his glorious name, and sets out to find the villainous offenders. He soon comes across a band of pirates, and the young girl, with much fear, identifies her aggressors. A fight ensues, in which Morgan attacks the band single-handed, and comes out victorious. He then sets the young girl and her father safely on their journey ...

Released as a split reel along with Une capture difficile (1910).

Original French title is undetermined.

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    • Author: Jarortr
    A thrilling story of pirates, with a wreck and a buccaneer fight to supply spice. The actors perform the parts of the buccaneers acceptably and the great Morgan bears his dignity with an air that would become a great man. He assumes that it is quite as great an honor to be the terror of the seas as it is to be great in any other direction, and he bears himself in accordance with that belief. This film is unusual in that a handsome girl is rescued and none of the band fall in love with her. They send her and the old man, her companion, on their way homeward, with no intimation of a love story, a boon which cannot fail to please any audience. Any departure from the well-worn pathway is to be commended, and this one is desirable. - The Moving Picture World, December 10, 1910
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