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Quote by Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.

“If Roosevelt were alive he'd turn in his grave.”

Quote by Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.

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Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.

Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., born on September 7, 1926, was an accomplished film producer from the United States. Renowned for his profound understanding and exceptional contributions to the art of filmmaking, Goldwyn Jr. made significant strides in the American film industry during the mid-20th century. Influenced by his father, Samuel Goldwyn, a legendary film producer and studio boss, Goldwyn Jr. entered the film industry at a young age and became a prominent figure in the mid-century American film landscape. more

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