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Max Britsky is a twelve‑year‑old Jewish orphan who becomes the guardian of a family of seven—his widowed immigrant mother and six siblings—in a bustling New York neighborhood. Driven by a restless ambition and boundless joy, Max immerses himself in the nascent world of motion pictures, following the pioneers Edison, Eastman and Lumière. The novel traces his passage from modest beginnings into the glittering, cut‑throat realm of Hollywood, exploring the allure of fame, the pursuit of wealth, and the darker, sensual undercurrents that shape the film industry.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Howard Fast
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