the majestic outline

A. Characters

I. Adele Stanton

1. Luke's lover

2. Studying Law

II. Peter Appleton

1. Hollywood Screenwriter

2. Accused for Communism

3. Had amnesia & was mistaken for Luke Trimble

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.

III. He testifies before a McCarthy Counsel & Uses the First Amendment

1. Leaves as a hero & is free of all charges.

IV. Returns to Lawson
1. Marries Adele