Magill's Survey of Cinema--English Language Films, Second Series, Volume 2Frank Northen Magill Salem Press, 1981 - 2752 pages A survey of over 750 movies (additional to 515 in 1st series) - from 1927 to 1981 - giving an account of the story line along with an examination of the directing, acting, cinematography, editing, etc. in each. |
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