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Inscribed first printing of this history of cinema and development of talkies by the first chairman of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, the author of the Hays Code moral censorship guidelines for American movies. This copy of SEE AND HEAR is inscribed to Kansas governor Henry J. Allen, who Will H. Hays remained in correspondence with after the latter's move from politics to the movies. 7.5'' x 4.75''. Original black cloth binding, with gilt paper title onlay. Eight full-page photographic plates. 64 pages. Inscribed by Hays to front flyleaf to ""Hon. Henry J. Allen,"" dated Nov 23, 1929. Binding with mild edgewear, tiny scuff to title onlay. Interior bright and clean.
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