In 'The Moving Picture Girls at Rocky Ranch. Or, Great Days Among the Cowboys' by Laura Lee Hope, readers are transported to the thrilling world of early 20th-century cinema and the Wild West. The book follows the adventures of two young girls as they navigate life on a ranch, all while working in the film industry and coming across cowboys, bandits, and other colorful characters. The blend of action, drama, and humor in the story reflects the author's skillful writing and ability to engage readers with vivid descriptions and a fast-paced narrative. The book's connection to the emerging film industry of the time adds an extra layer of historical significance to the story, making it a fascinating read for those interested in early Hollywood and Western culture. Laura Lee Hope's engaging style and attention to detail make 'The Moving Picture Girls at Rocky Ranch' a captivating and entertaining read that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.

The Comet Film Company heads out West by railroad to work on a new project which shows life in the West and how it contrasts with life in the East. Mr. Pertell must contend with spies from a rival film company who are trying to steal his ideas. Russ gets a great film of the drilling of an oil well, but a spy also films the same scene with his own camera. Mr. Pertell changes his plans in order to thwart the rival company's efforts.

The film company that employs teenage sisters Alice and Ruth DeVere as actresses has lined up its next project: a film that showcases life in the Wild West. But as the cast and crew begin the journey to the ranch where they'll be filming, it becomes clear that a rival company intends to steal the idea for the movie.

"Well, Ruth, aren't you almost ready?" "Just a moment, Alice. I can't seem to get my collar fastened in the back. I wish I'd used the old-fashioned hooks and eyes instead of those new snaps." "Oh, I think those snaps are just adorable!" "Oh, Alice DeVere! Using such an extreme expression!" "What expression, Ruth?" "'Adorable!' You sometimes accuse me of using slang, and there you go--" "'Adorable' isn't slang," retorted Alice. "Oh, isn't it though? Since when?" "There you go yourself! You're as bad as I am." "Well, it must be associating with you, then," sighed Ruth. "No, Ruth, it's this moving picture business. It just makes you use words that mean something, and not those that are merely sign-posts. I'm glad to see that you are getting-sensible. But never mind about that. Are you ready to go to the studio? I'm sure we'll be late."

The Moving Picture Girls at Rocky Ranch by Laura Lee Hope The Comet Film Company heads out West by railroad to work on a new project which shows life in the West and how it contrasts with life in the East. Mr. Pertell must contend with spies from a rival film company who are trying to steal his ideas. Russ gets a great film of the drilling of an oil well, but a spy also films the same scene with his own camera. Mr. Pertell changes his plans in order to thwart the rival company's efforts. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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