Sam Goldwyn
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Definition
Proper noun: - Samuel Goldwyn (born Samuel Goldfish): A pioneering American film producer and founder of his own film studio, who was a major figure in Hollywood's early history. He was known for his independent spirit and for producing numerous high-quality, often literary, films.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Sam Goldwyn was famous for his witty remarks, known as "Goldwynisms."
- The classic film The Best Years of Our Lives was produced by Sam Goldwyn.
Advanced Usage
- "Goldwynism": A humorous, often illogical or paradoxical statement attributed to Sam Goldwyn.
- "Include me out" is a famous Goldwynism.
Variants and Related Words
- Samuel Goldwyn: The full formal name.
- Goldwyn Pictures: The name of his early film production company.
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM): The major studio formed from a merger that included the Goldwyn company, though Sam Goldwyn himself was not part of the merged entity.
Synonyms
- Film producer: A general term for his profession.
- Movie mogul: A term for a powerful person in the film industry.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "Goldwyn touch": A phrase sometimes used to suggest a quality of prestige, showmanship, or literary merit associated with his productions.
- The director hoped the film would have the Goldwyn touch.
Noun
- United States film maker (born in Poland) who founded his own film company and later merged with Louis B. Mayer (1882-1974)