Episode 9 - Book 1939 Hollywood's Greatest Year w/ Author Thomas Hischak

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Episode 9 - Book 1939 Hollywood's Greatest Year w/ Author Thomas Hischak

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This week we talk with author Thomas Hischak about his book 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year and we discuss some "Forgotten" films from that year. Follow on FB @forgottenhollywoodthomas on twitter @thischak

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Apr 19, 2021

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