Ruth Fielding Treasure Hunting; or, A Moving Picture That Became Real

Ruth Fielding, having already had success as a moving picture writer, wishes to go into business for herself. She has a great idea for a new picture, but she needs the funds in order to film it herself. Ruth does not want to ask her friends for help and would rather have a business partner who would only be interested in the business side of things. Ruth decides to ask her Uncle Jabez Potter for his backing, but Uncle Jabez suffers a sunstroke and is unable to consider business affairs.Ruth outright refuses any help from Helen and Tom Cameron. Soon, a mysterious letter from an attorney arrives. In the letter, Mr. Mole informs Ruth that someone has offered $100,000 backing for a film company and wishes to be Ruth's partner. The primary condition is that Ruth is not to learn the name of her benefactor. Ruth worries about who it could be and hires a lawyer to look into the deal. After the offer proves to be valid with no loopholes, Ruth proceeds with arrangements for the filming of the first picture by the Ruth Fielding Film Company. Ruth is driven to make good on her unknown partner's investment and wants to prove to everyone that she can be successful.