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Samuel Goldwyn (/ ˈ ɡ oʊ l d w ɪ n /; born Szmuel Gelbfisz; Yiddish: שמואל געלבפֿיש; August 27, 1882 (claimed but most likely July 1879) – January 31, 1974), also known as Samuel Goldfish, was a Polish-born American film producer and pioneer in the American film industry, who produced Hollywood’s first major-motion picture.
Jun 27, 2024 · Samuel Goldwyn (born July 1879, Warsaw, Poland, Russian Empire—died Jan. 31, 1974, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.) was a pioneer American filmmaker and one of Hollywood’s most prominent producers for more than 30 years.
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Samuel Goldwyn. Producer: The Best Years of Our Lives. Famed for his relentless ambition, bad temper and genius for publicity, Samuel Goldwyn became Hollywood's leading "independent" producer -- largely because none of his partners could tolerate him for long.
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Samuel Goldwyn was one of the leading film producers of America. Starting his career as a salesman in a glove making company he rose to become one of the most well-known names in the history of Hollywood. The company he established along with Jesse L. Lasky and Cecil B. DeMille produced the first feature length film.
- Ninety percent of the art of living consists of getting along with people you cannot stand. Samuel Goldwyn. Art, People, Ninety.
- I don't want any yes-men around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their job. Samuel Goldwyn. Funny, Jobs, Truth.
- The harder I work, the luckier I get. Samuel Goldwyn. Inspirational, Funny, Positive.
- Forecasts are difficult to make-particularly those about the future. Samuel Goldwyn. Difficult, Forecasts.
Jan 31, 2015 · samuel goldwyn - H 2015. AP Images. Saturday marks the 41 st anniversary of Samuel Goldwyn ’s passing. The film pioneer was 94 years old when he died on Jan. 31, 1974 due to natural causes....
Oct 18, 2021 · Samuel Goldwyn (born Szmuel Gelbfisz (c. July 1879 – January 31, 1974), also known as Samuel Goldfish, was an American film producer. He was most well known for being the founding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios in Hollywood .
