American cinematographer (May 1930)

Record Details:

Title:
American cinematographer
Date:
May 1930
Publisher:
Hollywood : American Society of Cinematographers, Inc.
Volume:
American cinematographer (May 1930)
Leaf #:
0002
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",Cinematography,"Technical Journal
Collection:
Technical Journals and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
American Society of Cinematographers, Hollywood
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 10, 2022
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