Talking pictures : how they are made and how to appreciate them (1937)

Record Details:

Title:
Talking pictures : how they are made and how to appreciate them
Date:
1937
Publisher:
London : E. & F. N. Spon, Ltd.
Volume:
Talking pictures : how they are made and how to appreciate them
Leaf #:
000151
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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