The Picture Show Annual (1954)

Record Details:

Title:
The Picture Show Annual
Date:
1954
Author:
Amalgamated Press, Ltd.
Publisher:
London, Amalgamated Press, Ltd.
Volume:
Picture Show Annual (1954)
Leaf #:
00045
Language:
English
Collection:
Global Cinema, United Kingdom, and Year Book
Format:
Annuals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
January 01, 1000
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