A hundred million movie-goers must be right... (1938)

Record Details:

Title:
A hundred million movie-goers must be right...
Date:
1938
Publisher:
Cleveland : Movie Appreciation Press
Volume:
A hundred million movie-goers must be right...
Leaf #:
00010
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 05, 2024
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