Revised list of high-class original motion picture films (1908)

Record Details:

Title:
Revised list of high-class original motion picture films
Date:
1908
Volume:
Revised list of high-class original motion picture films
Leaf #:
00032
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
Description:
Date Added:
December 21, 2023
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