ADOLPH ZUKOR

Adolph Zukor (1873-1976) was a Hungarian-born American film mogul and one of the most influential film producers and studio founders of the early 20th century. He played a pivotal role in shaping the U.S. film industry and the studio system. Zukor founded Paramount Pictures and introduced key innovations, such as feature-length films, long-term contracts for stars, and mass film distribution through Paramount theaters. His contributions laid the foundation for modern film production and distribution, helping to transform the film industry into the powerful force it is today.