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The MGM Story The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Eames

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The MGM Story: The Complete History of Fifty Roaring Years, by John Douglas Eames. Crown Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, 1982. 2nd revised Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The book covers 1700+ MGM films from 1924 to 1981 and is supported with tons of photos. For each year and movie, there is a paragraph and illustration, summarizing the plot, stars, director, etc. In addition, major films are illustrated with larger photos. From Garbo and Gable to Laurel & Hardy, Great for any movie buff.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1982
  • Condition:
    dust jacket has small loss.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-297-1st1stDibs: LU2605120461842

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