Money behind the screen : a report prepared on behalf of the Film Council (1937)

Record Details:

Title:
Money behind the screen : a report prepared on behalf of the Film Council
Date:
1937
Publisher:
London : Lawrence and Wishart
Volume:
Money behind the screen : a report prepared on behalf of the Film Council
Leaf #:
00043
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion picture industry
Collection:
Government & Law and Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
May 23, 2024
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