Modern Screen (Dec 1934 - Nov 1935)

Record Details:

Title:
Modern Screen
Date:
Dec 1934 - Nov 1935
Publisher:
Dell Publishing Company
Volume:
Modern Screen (Dec 1934 - Nov 1935)
Leaf #:
0001075
Language:
English
Subjects:
motion pictures, Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography -- Periodicals
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Fan Magazines
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:
November 03, 2022
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