Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn; August 17, 1879 – January 31, 1974), also known as Samuel Goldfish, was a Jewish Polish American film producer. He was most well known for being the founding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios in Hollywood. His awards include the 1973 Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1947, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1958...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFilm Producer
Date of Birth17 June 1879
CityWarsaw, Poland
CountryUnited States of America
I hate a man who always says yes to me. When I say no I like a man who also says no.
If a young man is going to get ahead, if he is going to reach the top, he must be all wrapped up in what he is doing. He has to give his job - whatever it is - not only his talent but every bit of his enthusiasm and devotion.
When told a script was full of old cliches: Let's have some new cliches.
Destroy the old files, but make copies first.
Be drug-free and smoke some crack.
The A-bomb is dynamite.
Enthusiasm is the key not only to the achievement of great things but to the accomplishment of any thing that is worthwhile.
We have passed a lot of water since then.
What we need now is some new, fresh clichés.
Gentlemen, I want you to know that I am not always right, but I am never wrong.
Pictures were made to entertain; if you want to send a message, call Western Union.
A Hospital isn't any place to end up being sick.
I'm living beyond my means, but I can afford it.
It will create an excitement that will sweep the country like wildflowers