Moving Picture Girls, The

By Hope, Laura Lee

Book Id: WPLBN0002953823
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File Size: 132.06 MB
Reproduction Date: 2009

Title:	Moving Picture Girls, The
Author:	Hope, Laura Lee
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Teen/Young adult, Fiction
Collections:	Audio Books Collection, Moving Picture Girls, The
Historic Publication Date:	1914
Publisher:	LibriVox Audio Books


Citation APA MLA Chicago Lee Hope, B. L. (1914). Moving Picture Girls, The. Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.cc/

Description
Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City - times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere. Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice affliction renders him terribly hoarse and he loses the role. Despite voice rest and medical treatment, Mr. DeVere's voice fails to improve, and it is impossible to find theatre work. A friend and neighbour in their apartment building suggests that Mr. DeVere tries acting in the moving pictures (which being silent, would not need him to speak at all) but Mr. DeVere considers that business to be common and cheap. However, when they receive an eviction notice, and local shops refuse to extend credit, Mr. DeVere may have no choice ... and where he goes, his daughters will follow. Summary by Cori Samuel.

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Electronic recorded live performance of a reading

Excerpt
Teen/Young adult, Fiction