goldwyn
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Proper noun: - Samuel Goldwyn: A surname, most famously associated with Samuel Goldwyn, a pioneering American film producer and co-founder of several major Hollywood studios, including Goldwyn Pictures, which later contributed to the formation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The film was produced by Goldwyn. (This refers to Samuel Goldwyn or his production company.)
- She studied the business strategies of early Hollywood moguls like Goldwyn. (Referring to Samuel Goldwyn as a historical figure in film.)
Advanced Usage
- "Goldwynism": A term for a humorous or malapropistic statement attributed to or characteristic of Samuel Goldwyn.
- "Include me out" is a famous Goldwynism.
Variants and Related Words
- Goldwyn Pictures: The name of the film production and distribution company founded by Samuel Goldwyn.
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM): The major film studio formed from a merger that included Goldwyn Pictures.
Synonyms
- Film mogul: A powerful and influential figure in the film industry.
- Studio founder: A person who establishes a film production company.
Notes
- The word "Goldwyn" is primarily used as a proper noun referring to the specific individual, Samuel Goldwyn, or entities directly associated with him (e.g., his company). It is not used as a common noun.
Noun
- United States film maker (born in Poland) who founded his own film company and later merged with Louis B. Mayer (1882-1974)