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 captivating story about the DeVere sisters, Ruth and Alice, and their film crew as they travel from New York to Florida to film a new movie. The story kicks off with the Comet Film Company boarding a ship called the "Tarsus" and excitement fills the air as their adventure begins; however, things escalate when an actor unexpectedly tumbles overboard, leading to a thrilling rescue. The novel follows the team as they navigate through the challenges of making motion pictures, encounter unexpected dangers in Florida’s wild landscapes, and form bonds strengthened by light romance and good company in the budding film industry.