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)