Samuel Goldwyn

Full Name: Szmuel Gelbfisz
Profession: Hollywood Mogul

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Why Famous: Most well known for being the founding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios in Hollywood, and is considered the first great Hollywood mogul.

Born: August 17, 1882
Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland
Star Sign: Leo

Died: January 31, 1974 (aged 91)
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Articles on Samuel Goldwyn

Talking Revolution that Silenced Hollywood Stars
The musical Oh, Kay! began its Broadway run at New York's Imperial Theatre on this day, introducing pop music standards "Someone To Watch Over Me" and "Do-Do-Do".
November 8, 1926

Married Life

1910-05-08 Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (27) weds first wife Blanche Lasky
1915-09-23 Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (33) divorces first wife Blanche Lasky after 5 years of marriage
1925-04-23 Film producer Samuel Goldwyn (42) weds actress Frances Howard (21)