Moving Picture Girls
Author: first_name: Laura Lee
last_name: Hope
Language: English
Year: 1914

Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City - times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere.  Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice affliction renders him terribly hoarse and he loses the role.  Despite voice rest and medical treatment, Mr. DeVere's voice fails to improve, and it is impossible to find theatre work.<br><br>A friend and neighbour in their apartment building suggests that Mr. DeVere tries acting in t