Modern Screen (Jul-Dec 1945)

Record Details:

Title:
Modern Screen
Date:
Jul-Dec 1945
Publisher:
Dunellen, N.J. : Syndicate Pub. Co
Volume:
Modern screen
Leaf #:
00037
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Fan Magazines
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
August 29, 2022
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