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The Film of Fear

Frederic Arnold Kummer

The Film of Fear

The Film of Fear

Frederic Arnold Kummer

American Literature, Novels

The Film of Fear, written by Frederic Arnold Kummer in the early 20th century, is a detective story set against the backdrop of Hollywood. The plot follows actress Ruth Morton, who receives threatening notes that promise to ruin her beauty, prompting her mother to hire investigator Richard Duvall to uncover the source of the threats. This novel explores themes of jealousy and the darker side of fame in the competitive film industry.

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A fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around actress Ruth Morton, who finds herself a t...

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Ruth Morton finished her cup of coffee, brushed a microscopic crumb from her embroidered silk kimono, pushed back her lo...

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