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The screen writer (June 1945-May 1946)

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Record Details:

Title:
The screen writer
Date:
June 1945-May 1946
Publisher:
Hollywood : Screen Writers' Guild, Inc.
Volume:
The screen writer (June 1945-May 1946)
Leaf #:
000440
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
'A publication of the Screen Writers' Guild, Inc.'
Date Added:
August 08, 2024
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