Chapter 12 Summary

James and Mr. Mars take a cab and then a bus to arrive at Hugo's film studio. It is clear that he will not be granted admission through the front gates so he nonchalantly walks around trying to discover another way. When he saw Hugo's car parked in front of one of the buildings, he was spurred on, and amazingly one of the guards let him in when he told him he was his friend.

James and the dog walk through the back lots of the studio, following the din of voices, which James believes will lead him to Hugo. He turned a corner and came upon an astonishing scene. He came face to face with ancient Rome complete with brick walls, arches, pillars and columns. All around this setting were the scaffolds and cranes with lights and cameras. However, what was even...