Surging Seas (1924)

Bob Sinclair, black sheep of his wealthy family, returns home after making his fortune and soon finds himself accused of embezzlement and of the attempted murder of his father, Lionel Sinclair. He also finds that his sweetheart, Edith Stafford, is being courted by his brother, Edwin. Bob escapes by stowing away on a ship on which Edwin and Edith are passengers. In a series of thrilling adventures Bob is able to produce evidence to clear his name and reveal that Edwin forced Edith's brother, Charles, to embezzle funds and to strike Mr. Sinclair.