The Moving picture world (June 1921)

Record Details:

Title:
The Moving picture world
Date:
June 1921
Publisher:
New York : The World Photographic Publishing Company
Volume:
The Moving picture world
Leaf #:
00089
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion picture industry, Motion pictures
Collection:
Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
California State Library
Sponsor:
California State Library Califa/LSTA Grant
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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