Zanuck
Americannoun
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Monroe was filming 20th Century Fox’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at the time and studio head Darryl Zanuck pressured her to deny that the photos were of her.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“The French Connection” was rejected by every studio in town before Richard Zanuck, in his final days at 20th Century Fox, gave it the green light.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Darryl F. Zanuck, studio head of 20th Century Fox believed that audiences tended to stay away from movie theaters during the winter months.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2022
Fox boss Darryl F. Zanuck figured there was room for another child actress at the studio, and she was signed to a contract.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2021
Best Picture: We don’t hear the full list of nominees for Best Motion Picture, but in our world, Darryl F. Zanuck won for Gentleman’s Agreement.
From Slate ● May 1, 2020
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