The Majestic Outline

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