Adolph Zukor

Notable person — linked from film credits.

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Actor

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1976

Death of Adolph Zukor

Adolph Zukor dies in Los Angeles, California at the age of 103.

1962

Paramount's 50th Anniversary

Zukor celebrates Paramount's 50th anniversary.

1936

Chairman Emeritus of Paramount

Zukor becomes Chairman Emeritus of Paramount Pictures.

1935

Resigns as President of Paramount

Zukor resigns as President but remains Chairman of the Board.

1933

Paramount-Publix Bankruptcy

1920

Expansion of Paramount Theatres

Zukor expands Paramount's theatre chain, securing exhibition outlets.

1916

Formation of Paramount Pictures Corporation

Zukor merges Famous Players and Lasky to form Paramount Pictures Corporation.

Merger with Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Zukor's Famous Players Film Company merges with Lasky's company.

1913

Release of 'The Prisoner of Zenda'

Famous Players releases 'The Prisoner of Zenda', a major success.

1912

Starts Famous Players Film Company

Zukor founds Famous Players Film Company, aiming to bring stage stars to film.

1903

Partnership in Amusement Arcades

Zukor partners with Marcus Loew in amusement arcades and nickelodeons.

1892

Fur Business in Chicago

Zukor starts a successful fur business in Chicago.

1889

Immigration to the United States

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1873

Birth of Adolph Zukor

Adolph Zukor is born in Ricse, Hungary.

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What does Adolph Zukor do?

Adolph Zukor is known as an Actor.

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