Palmer plan handbook : volume one : an elementary treatise on the theory and practice of photoplay scenario writing (1922)

Record Details:

Title:
Palmer plan handbook : volume one : an elementary treatise on the theory and practice of photoplay scenario writing
Date:
1922
Publisher:
Hollywood : Palmer Photoplay Corporation
Volume:
Palmer plan handbook : volume one : an elementary treatise on the theory and practice of photoplay scenario writing
Leaf #:
0007
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 16, 2023
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