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Souls for Sale

Souls for Sale

Von: Rupert Hughes
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 Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction
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  • 038 - Chapter XXXVIII

    038 - Chapter XXXVIII
    Feb 27 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    21 Min.
  • 037 - Chapter XXXVII

    037 - Chapter XXXVII
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    13 Min.
  • 036 - Chapter XXXVI

    036 - Chapter XXXVI
    Feb 25 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of Rupert Hughes Souls for Sale, arguably the most commercially successful Hollywood novel of the 1920s. This compelling tale responds to the eras critiques of the film industrys moral decay and indulgence in vice. Follow Mem Steddon, the devout daughter of a religious zealot, as she is thrust into a new life on the West Coast after an unplanned pregnancy. On her journey, Mem encounters a vibrant cast of eccentric film folk in a movie colony. As she takes on a role as a film extra, her dreams of stardom begin to emerge. However, the glitzy façade of Hollywood soon reveals its complexities, challenging Mems aspirations and beliefs. This novel inspired a beloved 1923 film adaptation featuring a rising Eleanor Boardman, directed by Hughes himself. (Summary by ChuckW)
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    13 Min.
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