Right of Way

Charley Steele is a brilliant Canadian lawyer, but beneath his success lies a deep disillusionment. Struggling with a nagging wife, Kathleen, and a lazy brother-in-law, Billy, Charley finds solace in alcohol and wrestles with his agnosticism. When he uncovers Billys embezzlement, Charley sets out to rectify the situation but ends up in a wild waterfront saloon, where a barroom brawl leaves him unconscious. Awakening with no memory, he discovers a new life in the Canadian Northwoods and falls for the enchanting postmistress, Rosalie. Content in this fresh existence, Charley is soon confronted by the return of his memories, igniting a profound conflict between his past and the desire to make amends. Mystery, romance, and intrigue intertwine in this captivating tale. The Right of Way has been adapted into films in 1915, 1920, and 1931. (Summary by Tom Weiss)