Merton of the Movies

Merton of the Movies is a novel by Harry Leon Wilson that tells the story of a young man named Merton Gill who dreams of becoming a famous movie star. Merton is a naive and idealistic small-town boy who moves to Hollywood to pursue his dreams. He is convinced that he has what it takes to make it big in the movies, but he soon discovers that the reality of Hollywood is very different from his expectations.Merton struggles to find work in the movie industry and is constantly rejected by casting directors. He eventually lands a job as an extra, but his dreams of stardom are still far from reality. Along the way, Merton falls in love with a fellow extra named Phyllis, who shares his dreams of becoming a star.As Merton continues to pursue his dreams, he begins to realize that the movie industry is not as glamorous as he once thought. He encounters corrupt producers, manipulative agents, and ruthless studio executives who are only interested in making money. Despite the setbacks and disappointments, Merton refuses to give up on his dreams and continues to work hard to achieve his goals.Merton of the Movies is a humorous and satirical look at the movie industry during the early 20th century. It explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of fame and fortune. The novel was first published in 1919 and has since become a classic of American literature.1922. Illustrated with scene from the play. The book begins: At the very beginning of the tale there comes a moment of puzzled hesitation. One way of approach is set beside another for choice, and a third contrived for better choice. Still the puzzle persists, all because the one precisely right way might seem-shall we say intense, high keyed, clamorous? Yet if one way is the only right way, why pause? Courage! Slightly dazed, though certain, let us be on, into the shrill thick of it. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.