The fundamental principles of Balaban & Katz theatre management (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
The fundamental principles of Balaban & Katz theatre management
Date:
1926
Publisher:
Chicago, Ill., The Balaban & Katz corporation
Volume:
The fundamental principles of Balaban & Katz theatre management (1926)
Leaf #:
00030
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 16, 2023
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