Universal Weekly (1920, 1923-27)

Page scan 000357 from Universal Weekly

Record Details:

Title:
Universal Weekly
Date:
1920, 1923-27
Author:
Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Publisher:
New York, Moving Picture Weekly Pub. Co.
Volume:
Universal Weekly (1920-1927)
Leaf #:
000357
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The organ of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Previously titled MOVING PICTURE WEEKLY.
Date Added:
September 19, 2024
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