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Adolph Zukor (/ ˈ z uː k ər /; Hungarian: Czukor Adolf; January 7, 1873 – June 10, 1976) was a Hungarian-American film producer best known as one of the three founders of Paramount Pictures. He produced one of America's first feature-length films, The Prisoner of Zenda, in 1913.
Aug 14, 2017 · The “little man,” Adolph Zukor, would sooner or later get his way, and change the world as only a few other men and women have. Zukor’s story, and that of the empire he built — Paramount Pictures — is one of the great epics of innovation and entrepreneurship in American history.
Jun 6, 2024 · Adolph Zukor (born Jan. 7, 1873, Ricse, Hung.—died June 10, 1976, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.) was an American entrepreneur who built the powerful Famous Players–Paramount motion-picture studio. Immigrating to the United States at age 15, Zukor entered the penny-arcade business in 1903.
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Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian immigrant who became one of the first and most influential figures in the movie business. He founded Famous Players-Lasky, which merged with Paramount Pictures, and signed Mary Pickford as a star.
Nov 8, 2010 · Adolph Zukor, the longtime president of Paramount Pictures and the true founding mogul of Hollywood, once said that his greatest fascination was “understanding audiences.” Yet his true...
Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian-born American film producer and entrepreneur who founded Paramount Pictures. He rose to power by signing major stars, acquiring theatres, and using block-booking tactics, but faced financial challenges and competition in the 1930s.
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May 18, 2018 · Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian-American producer and co-founder of Paramount Pictures. He produced many classic films, such as The Sheik, Wings, and Morocco, and received a Special Academy Award in 1948.
