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Associated Publications: Kansas City, 1942. Hardcover. Very Good. Item #21-4038

Illus., 12 x 9", pict brown boards, 184pp. Covers have wear and rubbing, extremities are well worn, ink stamp and bookplate of Charles N. Agree else contents good to very good condition. Book is divided into two parts, the "Motion Picture Section" (majority) and "Modern Theatre Section". The former details the popular movies, actors, grosses, writers, directors, etc. for 1941. Plus there are "ads" from small to full page with a name of an actor ie. Bing, Charles Boyer, Bettie Davis and also for directors ie. Busby Berkley and producers ie. Selznick. The latter section "Structural Progress" shows the new and exciting theatres, new product development and "Overall patterns for peace-time theatre planning". Charles N. Agree was a prominent Detroit architect who designed many of Detroit's theatres; one of them, the Royal, is featured inside. Fun content. SCARCE.

Price: $75.00