Publisher's Synopsis
The Moving Picture Boys: Or The Perils Of A Great City Depicted is a novel written by Victor Appleton and first published in 1913. The book tells the story of two young boys, Frank and Jack, who are passionate about the new medium of motion pictures. They dream of becoming filmmakers themselves and start their own production company, but soon find themselves caught up in the dangerous world of big city crime.As they work on their latest film, the boys witness a robbery and are chased by the thieves. They must use their wits and skills to evade capture and solve the crime. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a tough detective, a beautiful actress, and a sinister gang leader.The Moving Picture Boys is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of early Hollywood. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the world of early cinema, with detailed descriptions of the equipment, techniques, and challenges of filmmaking in the early 20th century. With its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
