The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida

"The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms" by Laura Lee Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story continues the adventures of the DeVere sisters, Ruth and Alice, who, along with their film company colleagues, embark on a journey from New York to Florida. The narrative unfolds around their experiences in the film industry and the various escapades they encounter, including a dramatic rescue and the dangers of filming in the wilds of Florida. The beginning of the novel sets the stage as the characters prepare for their trip to Florida after completing indoor scenes in New York. The excitement mounts as the Comet Film Company boards the "Tarsus" for the journey, but not before a dramatic incident when an actor falls overboard and is rescued. Amidst the backdrop of moving picture set production, the characters' personal relationships and dynamics start to emerge, hinting at light-hearted romance and camaraderie. As they voyage to the land of palms, the story promises adventure, challenges, and a blend of thrilling incidents, all framed within the bustling atmosphere of the early film industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels. Actual writers taking up the pen of Laura Lee Hope include Edward Stratemeyer, Howard and Lilian Garis, Elizabeth Ward, Harriet (Stratemeyer) Adams, Andrew E. Svenson, June M. Dunn, Grace Grote and Nancy Axelrad.