La Novela Semanal Cinematográfica, began its publishing journey at number 17 Gran Vía Layetana in Barcelona in November 1922.

The cover (pictured here) was printed in June 1922, a few weeks after the arrival in Madrid of the American actors Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks.

The magazine dedicated an exclusive issue to them, recounting aspects of the professional lives of the world's most famous actors at the time, as well as their visit to the Spanish capital.

The owners of the publishing house, the Bistagné brothers, moved to Madrid and appear in a photograph in the booklet with the American couple.

- Samples at left are illustrated collectible postcards that were also issued and distributed in association with the magazine.