The photodrama (1914)

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Record Details:

Title:
The photodrama
Date:
1914
Publisher:
Larchmont, NY : The Stanhope-Dodge Publishing Company
Volume:
The photodrama
Leaf #:
000177
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion Picture Technology
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
August 08, 2024
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