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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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Adolph Zukor was a poor Hungarian immigrant when he arrived in the United States in 1889. He tried his hand in the fur trade (starting as a sweeper for $2 a week pay) and proved his entrepreneurial acumen by steady advancement, eventually setting up successful businesses in New York and Chicago.
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- Ricse, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
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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.
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.
Adolph Zukor (1873-1976) was a Hungarian-born American film mogul, the one of the most important and influential film producers and film studio founders of the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the development of the film industry and the film studio system in the United States.