The Motion Picture Chums' New Idea: Restored Classics to Go Edition Kindle Edition

This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. In "The Motion Picture Chums' New Idea" and "The Motion Picture Chums On Broadway; Or, The Mystery of the Missing Cash Box," we follow the adventurous journey of three friends, Frank Durham, Randolph Powell, and Pepperill Smith, who have successfully established the Empire photo playhouse in New York City. With their mentor, Mr. Hank Strapp, the chums are constantly seeking innovative ways to revolutionize the film industry. Frank proposes an exciting new venture: an educational film playhouse, with Boston as the ideal location due to its cultural appeal. This idea gains traction when Frank meets Professor Achilles Barrington, a former professor with ambitious plans to use film as a tool for mass education.The chums are intrigued by Barrington's unique concepts, including educational topics and insights into nature and animal communication. Frank, encouraged by Mr. Strapp, travels to Boston with the professor to explore these ideas further. However, their journey is fraught with danger when they suspect someone is after the professor's valuable film materials. On a train, Frank encounters a thief, leading to a tense confrontation as he bravely protects the professor's satchel, showcasing his resourcefulness and courage.Back in New York, chaos unfolds as a fire breaks out near the playhouse, with young Pep demonstrating quick thinking and bravery in helping extinguish the flames. Amidst the chaos, the chums meet Vic Belton, a mysterious boy with aspirations in show business, who shares his story of determination and his unusual inheritance of four camels from his circus-performing uncle. This reveals themes of friendship, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams, as the chums continue to navigate the challenges and adventures of their burgeoning film enterprise. Read more