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"Motion Pictures, 1912-1939: Catalog of Copyright Entries" is a comprehensive reference work that details copyright registrations for motion pictures, compiled during the mid-20th century. The catalog covers works registered between 1912 and 1939, providing an essential resource for scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts of film history. The primary topic of this work is to chronicle the details of registered motion pictures during that period, including titles, production companies, and copyright information. The opening of this catalog begins with a preface that outlines its purpose and structure. It explains that the catalog lists films registered in the Copyright Office within specific classes, providing an index of films along with relevant copyright information such as titles, descriptive details, and names of copyright claimants. The catalog emphasizes the importance of tracking these registrations to meet the needs of various stakeholders, including legal professionals and researchers. The extensive list of films begins immediately afterward, suggesting a thorough and exhaustive record of cinematic works from this pivotal era in film history.
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- Title: Motion pictures, 1912-1939: Catalog of copyright entries
- Author credits: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
- Catalogue language: English
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- Motion pictures -- Catalogs
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- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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