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“Chaplin is no business man - all he knows is that he can't take anything less.”

Quote by Samuel Goldwyn

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Samuel Goldwyn, an American film producer, was born on August 17, 1879, and passed away on January 31, 1974. Known for his unique production style and profound understanding of the art of film, he was one of the representatives of the golden age of Hollywood. more

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