Agfa motion picture topics (Apr 1937-June 1940)

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Record Details:

Title:
Agfa motion picture topics
Date:
Apr 1937-June 1940
Publisher:
Hollywood : C. King Charney, Inc.
Volume:
Agfa motion picture topics (Apr 1937-June 1940)
Leaf #:
000279
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Technical Journals
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
May 02, 2024
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