Modern Screen (Dec 1936 - Nov 1937 (assorted issues))

Record Details:

Title:
Modern Screen
Date:
Dec 1936 - Nov 1937 (assorted issues)
Publisher:
Dell Publishing Company
Volume:
Modern Screen (Dec 1936 - Nov 1937 assorted issues)
Leaf #:
0001071
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Periodicals
Collection:
Fan Magazines and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
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:
May 23, 2024
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