Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902-1979
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:
Telegram, 1961-07-08
Western Union telegram
Darryl F. Zanuck to Peter Lawford.
Zanuck's pitch about his upcoming film and an invitation for Lawford to play a British wing commander in the film.
Telegram, 1961-07-12
Western Union telegram
Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford
Zanuck acknowledges Lawford's response and will contact Lawford's representative.
Telegram, 1961-12-12
Western Union telegram
Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford
Zanuck is anxious to hear "if the football game was successful...."
Telegram, 1962-01-03
Western Union telegram
Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford
Zanuck asks if he should write the President personally
Telegram, 1962-01-20
Western Union telegram
Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford
Zanuck explains his attempt to reach Lawford at the Savoy Hilton.
Telegram, 1962-01-29
Zanuck has not yet heard from the "press gentleman".
Telegram, 1962-02-07
Zanuck tells Lawford about Peter Gavin and family visiting the film set and the event's coverage by television newsreels.
Transcription, 1961-07-10
Typed transcription of [a telegram]
Peter Lawford to Darryl Zanuck
Lawford communicates his delight and interest in the part and suggests Zanuck contact his manager, Milton Ebbins
Transcription, 1961-07-10
Typed transcription of [a telegram]
Peter Lawford to Milton Ebbins
Lawford gives his manager a heads up about the gratis appearance in Zanuck's film.
Transcription, 1961-12-13
Typed transcription of [a telegram]
Peter Lawford to Darryl Zanuck
Lawford responds to Zanuck coded message regarding the "football game".