Plot SynopsisIn the film""s plot, 20 year-old alcoholic ex-prostitute Anna "Christie" Christofferson (or Gustafson) (24 year-old Greta Garbo), a world-weary and ailing, man-hating Swedish-American, returned home to New York after a long absence (including being raised since the age of 5 on a Minnesota farm by abusive relatives and working in a St.With the power back on, Link (in theNebuchadnezzar) was gravely concerned that the alarm systems would be triggered: "As soon as they open that door, it""s all over.Out of the billowing black smoke, Lawrence appears almost as an answer to the Prince""s prayers.Demoralized and feeling defeated, Feisal realizes his sword, and other long-standing, archaic Arab methods of warfare, are powerless against the modern weaponry from the air.It is suggested that Fred find a ride on the ATC (Air Transport Command) of the Army Air Forces.In the ramshackle interior of the Army terminal""s lounge, many other uniformed veterans have been waiting for the few available flights to their destinations.When he refuses, arguing that he is struggling and "having the fight of my life," she proceeds to the French costume-fitters without him.