The motion picture industry (Nov 1935)

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After the films are produced, they are packed into metal containers, and are transported by parcel post, express trucks and other common carriers, from the studios and laboratories to exchanges, then to the theatres in cities and towns of the country. After display to the public, the films are returned to the exchanges for redistribution to other theatres, or are forwarded to other exhihitorso Thus, there is a constant current of trade and commerce in films through the states,, 8976