Adolph Zukor

Notable person — linked from film credits.

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Actor

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1976

Death of Adolph Zukor

Jun 10, 1976

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

1962

Paramount's 50th Anniversary

Jan 1, 1962

Zukor celebrates Paramount's 50th anniversary.

1936

Chairman Emeritus of Paramount

Jan 1, 1936

Zukor becomes Chairman Emeritus of Paramount Pictures.

1935

Resigns as President of Paramount

Jan 1, 1935

Zukor resigns as President but remains Chairman of the Board.

1933

Paramount-Publix Bankruptcy

Jan 1, 1933
1920

Expansion of Paramount Theatres

Jan 1, 1920

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

1916

Formation of Paramount Pictures Corporation

Jan 1, 1916

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

Merger with Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company

Jan 1, 1916

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

1913

Release of 'The Prisoner of Zenda'

Jan 1, 1913

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

1912

Starts Famous Players Film Company

Jan 1, 1912

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

1903

Partnership in Amusement Arcades

Jan 1, 1903

Zukor partners with Marcus Loew in amusement arcades and nickelodeons.

1892

Fur Business in Chicago

Jan 1, 1892

Zukor starts a successful fur business in Chicago.

1889

Immigration to the United States

Jan 1, 1889
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1873

Birth of Adolph Zukor

Jan 7, 1873

Adolph Zukor is born in Ricse, Hungary.