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Author:

Eyman, Scott, 1951- author.

Title:

20th Century-Fox : Darryl F. Zanuck and the creation of the modern film studio / Scott Eyman.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Running Press,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

295 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Subject:

Zanuck, Darryl Francis,--1902-1979.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation--History.
Motion picture studios--Los Angeles--Los Angeles--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Sunrise -- What price glory? -- Over the hill -- The mark of Zanuck -- How green was my valley -- Stand up and cheer -- No way out -- The razor's edge -- What a way to go! -- The turning point.

Summary:

March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth Century-Fox was one of the preeminent producers of films, stars, and filmmakers. Its unique identity in the industry and place in movie history is unparalleled -- and one of the greatest stories to come out of Hollywood. One man, a legendary producer named Darryl F. Zanuck, is the heart of the story. This narrative tells the complete tale of Zanuck and the films, stars, intrigue, and innovations of the iconic studio that was.

ISBN:

0762470933
9780762470938

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1230230800

LCCN:

2021006340

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)