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