Motion Picture (Aug 1935-Jan 1936)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion Picture
Date:
Aug 1935-Jan 1936
Publisher:
Motion Picture Publications, inc.
Volume:
Motion Picture (Aug 1935-Jan 1936)
Leaf #:
000229
Language:
English
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:
July 11, 2024
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