Zukor, Adolph, 1917, 1924, 1928, 1931, 1939, 1955

File — Box: 213

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection is comprised of photographs that were used in Quigley Publications, active under various titles since 1915 in motion picture industry trade publishing (Motion Picture Herald, Motion Picture Daily, and others). It is primarily an assemblage of publicity photographs that feature individuals associated with the motion picture industry: producers, directors, animators, and their colleagues. Actors and actresses figure less prominently, but are also represented among the approximately 55,000 black-and-white photographs and 3,500 negatives ranging in date from about 1906 to 1972. The collection also includes a smaller number of photographs devoted to motion picture studios, theaters, and equipment.

Dates

1917, 1924, 1928, 1931, 1939, 1955

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 109.5 Cubic Feet (219 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

3 Files Chairman of the board of directors of Paramount Chairman of the board of directors and General Manager of Production Paramount Adolph Zukor and Jesse Laskey, his former partner, examining plans for the first sound stage at the Paramount Hollywood studios when sound was first introduced. President Famous Players Film Co. President of the Paramount Publix Corporation Adolph Zukor, chairman of the board of Paramount, upon his arrival in New York City from Hollywood. Mr. Zukor attended the world premiere of "Champagne Waltz" at the Palace Theatre ub Washington, the company's first release in the Paramount International Silver Jubilee Celebration. President, Paramount Fam US Lasky Corp. Adolph Zukor and his two children, Mildred and Eugene. Adoplh Zukor elected chairman of advisory board of Chemical Corn Exchange Bank's Times Square Office at Bway. Recieves the Grand Cross of the Order of Santiago awarded him by the Republic of Portugal. Chairman of the Amusement Division of the Greek War Relief Association, accepted the first theatre pledge of o-operation from W.G. Van Schmus, Managing Director of the Radio City Music Hall.