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""Merton of the Movies"" is a novel written by Harry Leon Wilson. It was first published in 1919 and tells the story of Merton Gill, a small-town dreamer who wants to become a movie star. Merton is convinced that he has what it takes to make it big in Hollywood, but his lack of talent and experience make it difficult for him to succeed. Despite this, he manages to get a job as an extra in a movie studio and begins to learn the ins and outs of the film industry. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a famous director and a beautiful leading lady. As Merton tries to navigate the cutthroat world of Hollywood, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of staying true to oneself. ""Merton of the Movies"" is a humorous and engaging novel that offers a satirical look at the early days of the film industry.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.