Darryl Zanuck

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Darryl Zanuck was a key player in the Golden Days of Hollywood.  Born in Wahoo, Nebraska, he entered the movie business as a child extra in 1908.  He even spent time in the Nebraska National Guard during World War I.

Zanuck joined Warner Brothers in 1923 and by 1928 he became a studio manager.  By 1933, he left Warner Brothers to join 20th Century Pictures which later merged with Fox to become 20th Century Fox.  By the 1950's Zanuck when television was beginning to compete with films, he adapted the studio to Cinemascope.  

Darryl Zanuck made a huge contribution to the film industry and the Saunders County Museum is proud to be able to showcase some of his memorabilia.  

Museum Contact Information

Call Erin Hauser, our curator at (402) 443-3090. The Saunders County Museum is located at 240 N. Walnut in Wahoo, Nebraska.