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Barney Balaban (June 8, 1887 – March 7, 1971) was an American film executive and innovator in the film industry who was president of Paramount Pictures from 1936 to 1964, and honorary chairman until his death.
Mar 8, 1971 · BYRAM, Conn., March 7—Barney Balaban, honorary chairman of Paramount Pictured Corporation and a leader in the film industry since 1936, died today after a short illness at his home, 251 Byram...
Sep 6, 2010 · Learn about Barney Balaban, a cinema innovator and leader who built the Uptown Theatre in Chicago and ran Paramount Pictures. Find out his biography, achievements, and legacy in this article.
Feb 29, 2024 · Under president Barney Balaban (1936-64) and vp in charge of studio operations Y. Frank Freeman (1938-59), Paramount enjoyed a long and healthy period of managerial stability.
Eldest of the seven sons of a Russian immigrant who ran a grocery store on Chicago’s West Side, Barney Balaban got into cinema in the days of the nickelodeon. His only sister was the wife of Sam...
Dec 6, 2021 · Barney Balaban and his brother-in-law Sam Katz figured out how to win back patrons. They used powerful fans blowing over cakes of ice in washtubs to keep them pleasantly cool.
BALABAN, Barney. Theater Chain Owner, Producer. Nationality: American. Born : 8 June 1887 in Chicago, Illinois. Education : Attended local schools. Family : Married Tillie Urkov, 1929; son Leonard, daughter Judith.
