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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.
Samuel Goldwyn was a Polish-born American film producer who founded several studios and made many classic films. He was known for his ambition, temper, publicity and "Goldwyn touch".
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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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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....
Samuel Goldwyn, 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. He was best known for being the founding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios in Hollywood.
Goldwyn was one of a pioneering group of immigrant men who came to America and helped shape the Hollywood studio system. He was born Samuel Gelbfisz in Minsk, Poland. At 16, he emigrated to London and then New York state to make his fortune.
Jul 17, 2005 · Learn about the life and career of Sam Goldwyn, a Polish immigrant who became a Hollywood legend and a pioneer of the American movie industry. Explore his achievements, collaborations, relationships, and legacy through his films and awards.
