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The Motion Picture Director (Sep 1925 - Feb 1926)

Page scan 000143 from The Motion Picture Director

Record Details:

Title:
The Motion Picture Director
Date:
Sep 1925 - Feb 1926
Author:
Director Publishing Corp.
Volume:
The Motion Picture Director (1925-1926)
Leaf #:
000143
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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