Samuel Goldwyn quotes - page 3

Samuel Goldwyn was a pioneering Polish-American film producer and a founder of major Hollywood studios. His work helped shape the early American film industry and brought numerous classics to the screen. He became renowned for his innovation, business acumen, and memorable “Goldwynisms.” Here are 80 of his quotes:

If Roosevelt were alive today, he'd turn over in his grave. (Samuel Goldwyn)
I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty. View quote
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I'm willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong. View quote
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This music won't do. There's not enough sarcasm in it. View quote
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Go see it and see for yourself why you shouldn't go see it. View quote
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Too caustic? To hell with the costs, we'll make the picture anyway. View quote
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Why should people pay good money to go out and see bad films when they can stay home and see bad television for nothing. View quote
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A wide screen simply makes a bad film twice as bad. View quote
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When Sam Goldwyn can with great conviction instruct Anna Sten in diction, then Anna shows, Anything goes! View quote
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The next time I send a damn fool for something, I go myself. View quote
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If you have a message, call western union. (Samuel Goldwyn)
I can answer you in two words: im-possible! View quote
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Include me out. View quote
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No agency is better than its account executives. View quote
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God makes stars. I just produce them. View quote
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If you don't dissagree with me, how will I know I'm right? View quote
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In two words impossible. View quote
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Gentlemen, listen to me slowly. View quote
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Just because I disagree with you doesn't mean I'm disagreeable. View quote
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Put it out of your mind. In no time, it will be a forgotten memory. View quote
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Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible. (Samuel Goldwyn)
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. View quote
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In picture-making the writer is the most important cog in the wheel. View quote
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I'd hire the devil himself as a writer if he gave me a good story. View quote
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He treats me like the dirt under my feet. View quote
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Samuel Goldwyn

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Occupation: Polish-American Producer
Born: August 17, 1882
Died: January 31, 1974
Quotes count: 80
Wikipedia: Samuel Goldwyn

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