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Title: Front Row Classics celebrates 20th Century-Fox with author Scott Eyman

Front Row Classics interviews Scott Eyman

Front Row Classics welcomes bestselling author Scott Eyman to the podcast this week. Eyman is one of the premier writers on the subject of classic Hollywood. Brandon sits down to discuss Scott's newest book, "20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio". The book covers the entire history of the studio and its founders. The conversation between Brandon and Scott covers the highlights of the studio's history and the many personalities that gave Fox its unique identity. It's an informative hour that will surely inspire you to go back and rediscover the 20th Century Fox catalog.

"20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio" is available from Running Press and Turner Classic Movies wherever books are sold.

Scott Eyman is an award-winning author of 15 books about the movies, three of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He's a frequent book reviewer for The Wall Street Journal, Film Comment, and the New York Observer. His books include "Hank & Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart;" "John Wayne: Louis B. Mayer: Lion of Hollywood;" and "Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford." He lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Brandon Davis is the host of Classics and Zone-i-Sodes on the Front Row Network. A true fan of cinema history, Brandon holds the distinction of being the official film historian of the Network.
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