Plan for cinema (1936)

Record Details:

Title:
Plan for cinema
Date:
1936
Publisher:
London : J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd.
Volume:
Plan for cinema
Leaf #:
00033
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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