Movieland. (1950)

Record Details:

Title:
Movieland.
Date:
1950
Publisher:
[Dunellen, N.J.]
Volume:
Movieland. (Vol. 7, Feb. 1949-Jan. 1950)
Leaf #:
0001115
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion pictures -- Periodicals, Television broadcasting -- Periodicals
Collection:
Fan Magazines
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 20, 2022
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