Samuel Goldwyn, also known as Samuel Goldfish, was an American film producer of Polish origin. Goldwyn owned several motion picture studios in Hollywood. Goldwyn holds the reputation of being one of the most successful independent producers in Hollywood, who also provided opportunities to young talents. Movies produced by Goldwyn reigned Hollywood during the 30s and 40s, including hits such as Arrowsmith, Dodsworth, Wuthering Heights, The Little Foxes and Dead End. Goldwyn received Academy Award for Best Picture for his drama ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’. His list of accolades includes Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. In 1971, President Richard Nixon presented Samuel Goldwyn with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his outstanding achievements in cinema and arts. We have curated his quotes and thoughts from his films, observations, interviews etc. Read through these quotes from this legendary producer from America.
The Oscars are a lot different when you are a nominee. You walk around with this big smile on your face, and everyone, even people who work for rival film companies, tells you they voted for you.
A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.
Samuel Goldwyn
A hospital is no place to be sick.
Samuel Goldwyn
A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.
Samuel Goldwyn
I vicariously lived the life of an independent producer from the time I was four years old. And what was always important was writing, writing, writing.
