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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 (1879-1974) Producer. Additional Crew. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. 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 a pioneer American filmmaker and one of Hollywood’s most prominent producers for more than 30 years. Orphaned as a child, Goldwyn emigrated first to London and eventually to a small town in New York state, where he worked in a glove factory. By the age of 18 he was one of the top.
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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....
Jul 17, 2005 · July 17, 2005. by A. Scott Berg. Sam Goldwyn’s name is synonymous with the American movie from its beginnings through its golden age. Goldwyn’s story is a pioneer story, a folk story, a...
May 21, 2018 · People. Literature and the Arts. Film and Television: Biographies. Samuel Goldwyn. Goldwyn, Samuel. views 1,271,452 updated May 21 2018. GOLDWYN, Samuel. Producer. Nationality: American. Born: Samuel Goldfisch in Warsaw, Poland, 27 August 1884; emigrated to the United States, 1897; naturalized, 1902.
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Jul 17, 2005 · Timeline. Samuel Goldwyn claimed to have been born on August 27, 1882 in Warsaw, Poland but in truth Schmuel Gelbfisz was born in July 1879. Sixteen-year-old Schmuel Gelbfisz literally walks ...