The blue book of the screen (1923)

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Record Details:

Title:
The blue book of the screen
Date:
1923
Publisher:
Hollywood : The Blue Book of the Screen, Inc.
Volume:
The blue book of the screen
Leaf #:
000339
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
June 04, 2024
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