In a world where jugglers entertain on the street, a boy loses his parents in a factory fire. Taken from the Lower East Side to New England, Harry is abandoned at an orphanage. In Theda Bara's Tent follows the spirited boy's quest for love and prosperity. He finds comfort at the movies and meets local theater owner, young Louis B. Mayer who is years away from heading MGM in Hollywood. Louie befriends the lonely, courageous, intelligent boy. The orphanage closing is the beginning of Harry's adventures in a wider world. He goes alone to Boston where he gets by with menial jobs and meets unforgettable characters. After twists and turns he reunites with Louie Mayer who gives him a job in his new office. Eventually, Harry meets William Fox who offers him a job at Fox News in Hell's Kitchen. In a hilarious scene Harry films a rum running operation, a newsreel that begins his rise to the top of broadcast news. This cinematic novel is a page-turner with a hero whose personality is captivating.
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