Samuel Goldwyn Quotes (1879-1974)

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About Samuel Goldwyn

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.

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“I don't think anybody should write his autobiography until after he's dead.”
Samuel Goldwyn
“Unnamed director: [The script is] too caustic.
Goldwyn: To hell with the cost. If it's a good picture, we'll make it.”

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Samuel Goldwyn on Film

“A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.”

Samuel Goldwyn on Autobiography

“I don't think anybody should write his autobiography until after he's dead.”
Samuel Goldwyn

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Cole Porter on Samuel Goldwyn

“" When Sam Goldwyn can with great conviction instruct Anna Sten in diction, then Anna shows, Anything goes!"”
Samuel Goldwyn

Misattributed Quotes

Quotes mistakenly credited to Samuel Goldwyn

“A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.”
“Our comedies are not to be laughed at.”
“I can answer you in two words: im-possible!”
“Gentlemen, include me out. (or just "Include me out.")”
“We have that Indian scene. We can get the Indians from the reservoir.”

About Samuel Goldwyn

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.