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Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902-1979

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1902-09-05 - 1979-12-22

Biography

Darryl Francis Zanuck was an American film producer and studio executive; he earlier contributed stories for films starting in the silent era. He played a major part in the Hollywood studio system as one of its longest survivors.

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence from Darryl Zanuck to daughter, Darrylin Z. de Pineda, 1968 - 1971

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Identifier: 1500.030
Scope and Contents

Letters to his daughter, Mrs. Darrylin "De" Zanuck de Pineda, all of which are typed on 20th Century-Fox letterhead, and signed "Daddy".

Dates: 1968 - 1971

Letter, 1961-12-12

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed letter, unsigned


Peter Lawford to Darryl Zanuck


Lawford offers his thanks for being a part of Zanuck's film.

Dates: 1961-12-12

Letter, 1961-12-14

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Typed and signed letter on The Longest Day letterhead


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck discusses story changes, dialogue revisions, and other issues concerning the film

Dates: 1961-12-14

Letter, 1961-12-16

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter on The Longest Day letterhead


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford.


Zanuck thanks Lawford for his letter of the 12th, asks about Milt Ebbins, and wishes Lawford and wife a happy Christmas and New Year.

Dates: 1961-12-16

Letter, 1962-01-08

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter, on The Longest Day letterhead


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck updates Lawford on some behind-the-scenes maneuvering by individuals involved in film dialogue.

Dates: 1962-01-08

Letter, 1962-08-20

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Zanuck expresses his thanks for their best wishes and congratulations.

Dates: 1962-08-20

Letter, 1963-08-07

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000021813207], Folder: The Longest Day 3, item: 1
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Lawford's response to his request that Zanuck play himself in one of The Patty Duke [television show] segments.

Dates: 1963-08-07

Letter, 1964-06-10

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Typed and signed letter, on Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation letterhead, Darryl Zanuck to "All concerned", 1s. Zanuck informs all about a newly installed telephone system.

Dates: 1964-06-10

Press cutting, 1962-01-03

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Brief article appearing in New York Mirror, January 3, 1962, in which Zanuck's film, The Longest Day, is mentioned.

Dates: 1962-01-03

Sanctuary, 1961

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Identifier: 1500.030
Scope and Contents

William Faulkner's Santuary. "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her..."


Starring Lee Remick, Yves Montand, and Bradford Dillman. Produced by Richard D. Zanuck; directed by Tony Richardson; screenplay by James Poe. 20th Century Fox.

Dates: 1961