Young Frank Freeman (14 December 1890 – 5 February 1969)[1] was studio head at
Paramount Pictures from 1938 to 1959. Freeman was born in
Greenville, Georgia,[2] and graduated from the
Georgia Institute of Technology in 1910.[3] In addition to his work with Paramount, he also worked in the fields of banking, higher education, and athletics.[1]
He joined
S.A. Lynch Theatrical Enterprises in Atlanta who later were acquired by Paramount. He rose through Paramount's ranks and moved to Hollywood in 1932. In 1935, he was elected vice president in charge of theater operations and by 1938 he had been named vice president in charge of studio operations. His secretary, Alice Marchak, described him as pushy.[4] He remained in this role until 1959. He retired from Paramount in 1967.[1]
Archives, Library and Information Center.
"Y. Frank Freeman Papers (MS #003)". Georgia Institute of Technology.
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