Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (1917)

Record Details:

Title:
Paramount and Artcraft Press Books
Date:
1917
Volume:
Paramount and Artcraft Press Books (Dec 1917-Jan 1918)
Leaf #:
000209
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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