Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb 1914 - Sep 1916 (assorted issues))

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture Story Magazine
Date:
Feb 1914 - Sep 1916 (assorted issues)
Publisher:
Brooklyn, The M. P. Publishing Co.
Volume:
Motion Picture Story Magazine (Feb 1914 - Sep 1916)
Leaf #:
000472
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Fan Magazine
Collection:
Early Cinema, Hollywood Studio System, and Fan Magazines
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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