Al Lichtman

Alexander Lichtman (April 9, 1888 – February 20, 1958) was a film salesman, occasionally working as a film producer. He was president of United Artists in 1935. He proposed the process of block booking to Adolph Zukor, which became industry standard practice. Variety called him "perhaps the greatest film salesman in the history of the business".

Al Lichtman
Lichtman in 1919
Born
Alexander Lichtman

(1888-04-09)April 9, 1888
Monok, Hungary
DiedFebruary 20, 1958(1958-02-20) (aged 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Film salesman
  • film producer
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