Cinematographic annual : 1931 (1931)

Record Details:

Title:
Cinematographic annual : 1931
Date:
1931
Publisher:
Hollywood : The American Society of Cinematographers, Inc.
Volume:
Cinematographic annual : 1931
Leaf #:
000421
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion Picture Technology
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
{"Media History Digital Library","Richard Koszarski","Jeff Joseph"}
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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