British Kinematography (1952)

Record Details:

Title:
British Kinematography
Date:
1952
Publisher:
London, British Kinematograph Society
Volume:
British Kinematography (1952)
Leaf #:
000124
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Technical Magazine
Collection:
Global Cinema, United Kingdom, and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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