Darryl Zanuck

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Darryl Zanuck: An American film producer and studio executive, known for his significant role in the development of the Hollywood studio system and for producing the first feature-length film with synchronized sound sequences.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Darryl Zanuck was a powerful figure in Hollywood's Golden Age.
    • The film "The Jazz Singer," produced under Darryl Zanuck's leadership, revolutionized cinema with sound.
Advanced Usage
  • "Zanuckian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Darryl Zanuck's style of filmmaking or business acumen.
    • The film's grand scale and star-driven marketing were very Zanuckian.
Variants and Related Words
  • Darryl F. Zanuck: A common variant using his full middle name, Francis.
  • Zanuck: A shortened, informal reference often used in industry contexts.
    • The project was greenlit by Zanuck himself.
Synonyms
  • Film mogul: A powerful and influential person in the film industry.
  • Studio head: A person in charge of a major film studio.
Related Phrases
  • "In the Zanuck tradition": Referring to a style of filmmaking that is commercially ambitious and technically innovative, reminiscent of Zanuck's work.
    • The new epic was made in the Zanuck tradition, with a massive budget and cutting-edge effects.
Noun
  1. United States filmmaker whose works include the first full-length feature film with sound sequences (1902-1979)