The film finds its tongue (1929)

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Record Details:

Title:
The film finds its tongue
Date:
1929
Publisher:
New York : G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Volume:
The film finds its tongue
Leaf #:
00071
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion Picture Technology
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
May 02, 2025
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