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100-Plus Years of Paramount History Are Under the Care of This Archivist

The Hollywood Reporter·Chris Yogerst·26 days ago
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It’s been called “The House Adolph Zukor Built.” Although Paramount was created from a combination of myriad companies, it’s been known by that single name for over a century. Anyone who has been on the lot can feel the history. Walking past the old writers’ bungalows is a particular treat. The names on the buildings and streets range from past to present. The iconic water tower. The ocean sky backdrop flanking the main parking lot that can be flooded for a water set. And the gate, my favorite piece of history that we saw William Holden walk through in  Sunset Boulevard . Who better to highlight the historical processes on the lot than someone who knows the space likely better than anyone else? Charlotte Barker is the current director of film restoration at Paramount Pictures , where she’s worked since 2005. Recent projects have included the restorations of Chinatown (1974) and  Sunset Boulevard  (1950).…

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