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Camera! Kennedy and I had been hastily summoned from his laboratory in the city by District-Attorney Mackay, and now stood in the luxurious, ornate library in the country home of Emery Phelps, the banker, at Tarrytown. "Camera!-you know the call when the director is ready to shoot a scene of a picture?-well-at the moment it was given and the first and second camera men began to grind-she crumpled-sank to the floor-unconscious!"

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Camera! Kennedy and I had been hastily summoned from his laboratory in the city by District-Attorney Mackay, and now stood in the luxurious, ornate library in the country home of Emery Phelps, the banker, at Tarrytown. "Camera!-you know the call when the director is ready to shoot a scene of a picture?-well-at the moment it was given and the first and second camera men began to grind-she crumpled-sank to the floor-unconscious!"
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Arthur B. Reeve was an American author and screenwriter, best known for his contributions to the detective fiction genre in the early 20th century. He gained popularity for creating the character Craig Kennedy, a scientific detective who used innovative forensic techniques to solve crimes. Reeve's writing often reflected his fascination with science and technology, incorporating elements of forensic science that were groundbreaking for the time. His most notable works include ""The Silent Bullet,"" ""The War Terror,"" and ""The Social Gangster,"" among others. Reeve's stories typically feature intricate plots and strong character development, exploring themes of justice, morality, and the impact of science on society. In addition to his novels, Reeve wrote for film and collaborated on several screenplays during the silent and early sound eras. Though not as widely read today, his contributions laid important groundwork for the detective genre, influencing future writers and shaping the portrayal of scientific investigation in literature.