The movie boys at Seaside Park: or, The rival photo houses of the boardwalk: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The movie boys at Seaside Park: or, The rival photo houses of the boardwalk is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Appleton, Victor.
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The movie boys at Seaside Park : or, The rival photo houses of the boardwalk by Victor Appleton is a juvenile adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It follows three enterprising boys—Frank Durham, Randy Powell, and Pepper “Pep” Smith—who try to launch a first-class motion picture playhouse at a bustling seaside resort, balancing daring rescues, business savvy, and looming rivalry. The opening of the novel finds the boys scouting Seaside Park’s boardwalk, spotting a prime vacant building, and impressing the landlord after Frank leads a swift rescue of passengers from a burning motorboat. Their brave act brings them to the attention of wealthy Mrs. Carrington, whose offered backing—arranged through her attorney—solves their funding hurdle, while her feckless nephew Peter proves a nuisance and potential rival. Old ally Ben Jolly arrives (with ventriloquist Hal Vincent in tow), helps set up frugal living quarters, and the team splits duties: Frank and Vincent go to New York for films and equipment, Jolly to Fairlands for their old gear, and Randy and Pep prepare the venue. A final incident sees Pep heroically saving a runaway baby carriage, injuring his wrist, and being whisked by a millionaire motorist to a Brenton mansion for expert care, while Randy tracks him down—leaving the show’s launch underway but not yet open.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The movie boys at Seaside Park: or, The rival photo houses of the boardwalk
- Author credits: Appleton, Victor
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Motion picture theaters -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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