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The Film Finds Its Tongue,  w Photographic Illustrations, 1919 FIRST EDITION

The Film Finds Its Tongue, w Photographic Illustrations, 1919 FIRST EDITION

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The Film Finds Its Tongue, w Photographic Illustrations, 1919 FIRST EDITION

by Green, Fitzhugh

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The Film Finds its Tongue, Fitzhugh Green, New York & London: G P Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, 1929: First Edition (stated). 316 pages, 31 Photographic Illustrations. This rare first edition of Green's book is full of photographs of the men who created the talkies, the machines, the productions, and the stars of early sound films. Well ordered, easy to read history and anecdotes as well as its 31 photographs make this a real collector's gem!

Condition: Original first edition, in its original cover and complete as shown. Its sections on the men, the machines, the productions and the talkie "boom" are illustrated with all of its 31 photographs. (See full table of contents and listing of illustrations in our photographs attached). The binding is firm and the cover shows wear as photographed, with the spine gilt a bit subdued but good. No library markings, writing or underlinings or marks were found within. A really good original first edition! We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.

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Bookseller
SRG Antiquarian Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
19290300318
Title
The Film Finds Its Tongue, w Photographic Illustrations, 1919 FIRST EDITION
Author
Green, Fitzhugh
Illustrator
31 photographic illustrations
Format/Binding
Red cloth boards with gilt
Book Condition
Used - Very Good+
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
G P Putnam's Sons / Knickerbocker Press
Place of Publication
New York / London
Date Published
1929
Size
8vo
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Warner Brothers, Benjamin Levinson, Charles Wellman, F N Murphy, Vitaphone, Manhattan Opera House, John Barrymore, Irving Berlin, Al Jolson, Sam Warner, Graham Bell, Jack Warner, George O'Brien, Dolores Costello, Alfred Warner, Rin-Tin-Tin, Davey Lee (chi
Bookseller catalogs
Biography / Autobiography; Movies / Hollywood; Americana; Photography;

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