America 1919

The villa's servants had already prepared breakfast for him by this time.

In fact, Ron Boone's film style was somewhat similar to Charlie Chaplin's, both enjoying the use of their films to satirize certain current affairs.

Therefore, Ron Boone developed the habit of reading the newspaper every day, from which he could find some inspiration.

However, in recent days, Ron Boone's habit had changed a bit, as he not only read the newspapers in the morning but also listened to the radio.

Although there was only one commercial radio station across the United States, Atlantic City Broadcast, in reality, every city had its own small radio stations.

Otherwise, radios wouldn't sell at all.

It was just because these stations did not possess the scale of Atlantic City Broadcast, and they didn't even have their own transmission stations.

So, their programs were more sporadic, available today, perhaps gone tomorrow!

Not until Atlantic City Broadcast was established did people get to have regular broadcast programs.

"Calvin, I'd like another fried egg!"

Looking at the breakfast on the table, Ron Boone shouted cheerfully.

At this point, Ron Boone indeed had reason to be happy, since he'd just reached an agreement with Universal to star in their big production next year.

Inside Ron Boone's circle of information, this film was actually prepared for Charlie Chaplin by Universal, but now, Chaplin was busy launching unions for Hollywood actors, screenwriters, directors and organizing mobilization to protest against the big Hollywood studios.

Such an act naturally displeased these big studios, so, as a form of punishment, Universal gave the movie that was meant for Chaplin to Ron Boone!

Ron Boone never felt he was inferior to Chaplin, even believing to a certain extent that he was better than Chaplin.

He just didn't have the better opportunities!

Now, the opportunity had come!

"Thinking of contending with those big studios? It's nothing but a fool's dream!"

After taking a sip of milk, Ron Boone thought proudly.

"All the actors, directors, and screenwriters in Hollywood added up to nearly ten thousand people, each an individual with their own thoughts and interests, not so easily united, and moreover, the big studios had already made their move!"

In Ron Boone's view, the actions launched by Chaplin and the others were simply not going to succeed, utterly forgetting that, before Universal approached him, he was a staunch supporter of the action!

Believing himself to be no less than Chaplin but receiving less than half of Chaplin's fees, Ron Boone naturally could not accept such treatment.

But now, the price Universal offered him, although still not matching Chaplin, already satisfied Ron Boone.

"Once this movie is released, I can bring up a pay raise with Universal!"

The smile on Ron Boone's face grew even more brilliant!

It was also at this time that the morning news broadcast from Atlantic City Broadcast started on the radio.

As a morning news program, Atlantic City Broadcast would report various events that happened across the United States during that time.

This was also one of Ron Boone's important sources of inspiration!

Only today, when Ron Boone started listening to the broadcast, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared because he didn't expect the morning news from Atlantic City Broadcast to be talking about events in Los Angeles.

"According to sources from our station, recently on the West Coast, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, actors, screenwriters, and directors have established their own unions. Not only that, but they are also launching a massive protest march over current compensation issues,"
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"Our Los Angeles-based reporter has already interviewed the initiators of this protest march, including Mr. Charlie Chaplin, Mr. David Griffith, Miss Mary Pickford, and Mr. Douglas Van Punk. From their mouths, we've learned that this protest march is mainly aimed at the longstanding remuneration issues between labor and management in Hollywood...."

"This is a march that can be called a revolution for everyone working in the film industry. Each filmmaker has fought to bring joy to the American people in front of and behind the silver screen, yet their labor has not received the corresponding return..."

"The march has already garnered the support of the vast majority of Hollywood industry professionals, all hoping to make a contribution to their industry...."

"Of course, there will still be a small portion of film industry professionals who will not participate in the upcoming march."

"We cannot say anything about such a decision; after all, everyone is a free individual. Here we can only wish those who dare to fight, you are the real warriors, and we in Atlantic City are cheering for you!"

Ron Boone sat there stunned, his previous smile long gone.

Although his name was not mentioned in the live broadcast, he believed that after this broadcast was aired, it would immediately cause a sensation in Los Angeles and across the nation!

Especially since the broadcast defined this march as a march for justice. As a filmmaker, Ron Boone was very aware of how easily the public's sentiments could be stoked.

What would the American people think of him if he were absent from this march?

With this thought, Ron Boone instantly realized that Chaplin and the others had put him on the spot!

"Too despicable!" Ron Boone said through gritted teeth.

Inside Chaplin's villa!

Douglas looked at them in surprise and asked, "Did the reporters from Atlantic City Broadcast interview you?"

Chaplin and the others shook their heads in unison, but the smiles on their faces could not be concealed!

In fact, whether they were interviewed or not was no longer important at this point. With Atlantic City Broadcast's publicity, the impact of what they were doing had already burst forth.

It was foreseeable that in the future, anyone writing the history of Hollywood development would not be able to bypass this event!

Even in the study of American history, this part would certainly be included!

In other words, they were about to make history!

At this time, Douglas also understood, and his heart was filled with immense gratitude. He was glad that he had listened to Pickford's words yesterday; otherwise, he would have been embarrassed today!

"I think those who wanted to drop out before are probably restless at home right now!" Douglas said, taking pleasure in the misfortune of others.

Chaplin also said with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe our phones will soon be ringing off the hook!"

As his words fell, the telephone bell nearby rang.

The four people exchanged glances, each seeing excitement in the eyes of the others.

They had not expected that Donnie could change the current situation just with a broadcast!

Of course, they had not anticipated that there would be even bigger surprises waiting for them during tomorrow's protest march!