Alan Gaskell, a ship captain, attempts to reform his hard-drinking ways after reconnecting with a refined English woman, Sybil Barclay. However, his former girlfriend Dolly's jealousy and uncivilized behavior threaten their budding relationship. The situation worsens when Asian pirates take over the ship, and Dolly's involvement in the crime forces Captain Gaskell to confront the truth.
China Seas
Dolly Portland, a feisty and relatable woman, sets out to exact revenge on Captain Gaskell for choosing a more refined woman over her. She teams up with Jamesy McCardle, who has formed an unlikely alliance with Malay pirates, to pilfer Gaskell's prized vessel.