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Author: Melanie Benjamin Genre: Historical Fiction • Biographical Fiction • Hollywood Fiction Series: Standalone Format: Paperback (ISBN: 9781524796945) ⭐ Goodreads Rating: 3.9/5 (over 16,000 ratings) 📖 Synopsis Long before Hollywood became the entertainment capital of the world, two remarkable women helped build the movie industry. Mary Pickford, "America's Sweetheart," became one of the first true film superstars and a powerful businesswoman in an industry dominated by men. Frances Marion rose from journalist to one of Hollywood's most successful screenwriters, winning two Academy Awards and writing dozens of silent and early sound films. As their careers soar through the birth of the film industry, the novel explores their enduring friendship, professional ambitions, romances, and the sacrifices they make while helping shape modern cinema. Based on real historical figures, The Girls in the Picture brings the glamorous—and often ruthless—early days of Hollywood to life. -- If you loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, you'll definitely want to check out The Girls in the Picture. It's based on the true story of silent film icon Mary Pickford and legendary screenwriter Frances Marion—two women who helped build Hollywood from the ground up. It's full of friendship, ambition, behind-the-scenes movie history, and the glamour of Old Hollywood. A great pick for historical fiction fans!