The Moving Picture Girls; Or, First Appearances in Photo Dramas by Laura Lee Hope
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"The Moving Picture Girls; Or, First Appearances in Photo Dramas" by Laura Lee Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the DeVere sisters, Alice and Ruth, who are navigating the challenges of life in New York City while their father, a struggling actor, faces professional hardships that lead him to consider a career change into the burgeoning field of moving pictures. The opening of the
novel paints a vivid picture of the sisters' dynamic, with Alice's lively spirit contrasting against Ruth's more serious disposition. As they discuss their finances and their father's new acting engagement, a chaotic incident occurs in their apartment that sets their precarious situation in motion. The narrative highlights themes of resilience and adaptability as the family encounters financial strain and realizes their need to embrace new opportunities, even in the unfamiliar world of film. Alice's determination to help her father find work in the movies underlines her growth and resourcefulness, setting the stage for potential adventures ahead in the film industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hope, Laura Lee |
|---|---|
| Title | The Moving Picture Girls; Or, First Appearances in Photo Dramas |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Cori Samuel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19171 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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