The Photo-Play Journal (Jul 1919-Feb 1921)

Record Details:

Title:
The Photo-Play Journal
Date:
Jul 1919-Feb 1921
Publisher:
Central Press Company
Volume:
The Photo-Play Journal (Jul 1919-Feb 1921)
Leaf #:
000388
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema 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:
December 14, 2023
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