Adolph Zukor
1873 - 1976
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Quotes
Biography
Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian-born American film producer and founder of Paramount Pictures. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Hollywood film industry, pioneering the concept of the feature-length movie. Zukor was known for his business acumen and visionary approach, leading Paramount to become one of the major film studios of its time. He was instrumental in establishing the star system, signing top actors and actresses to long-term contracts.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I am a showman by profession and an artist by nature.
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Don't get involved with people who are not failures.
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Money is made in the bank, but it's lost in the production office.
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The time your game is over is the time to leave the field, not before.
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Behind every successful fortune there is a crime.