by Musser, Charles; Porter, Edwin S; Briers, Stephen; Leight, Warren; Sweet, Blanche; Food for Thought (Firm); Kino International Corporation
VHS / 1998

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TitleBefore the Nickelodeon : the early cinema of Edwin S. Porter
Item typeVHS
Alternate titleEarly cinema of Edwin S. Porter
Author(s)
  • Musser, Charles
  • Porter, Edwin S
  • Briers, Stephen
  • Leight, Warren
  • Sweet, Blanche
ImprintNew York Kino International, 1998
LanguageEnglish
URLLink to original record
Notes
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1982.
  • Followed by a short promo for Kino International releases.
  • Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.
  • Editor, Charles Musser.
Physical description1 videocassette (60 min.) (VHS NTSC) : sd., b&w & col. ; 1/2 in.

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Date text: 
1998
Author: 
Musser, CharlesPorter, Edwin SBriers, StephenLeight, WarrenSweet, Blanche
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Kino International
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