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New Jersey and the Motion Picture: The Early History of Film

by Tristan Smith • November 24, 2023 • 0 Comments

Today, Hollywood dominates pop culture. People everywhere love to watch and discuss their favorite blockbusters or prestige television shows. But the dominance of the motion picture today is the result of its popularity in its early years. Interestingly, this early…

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