"Goldwyn-isms"



The Utterings of Samuel Goldwyn, former "Peerless Leader" of MGM. Submitted by Betty Wills.

Samuel Goldwyn, when told his son was getting married:
"Thank heaven. A bachelor's life is no life for a single man."



A hospital is no place to be sick.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Our comedies are not to be laughed at.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



I can give you a definite perhaps.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Samuel Goldwyn, when told a script was full of old cliches:
"Let's have some new cliches."



Reporter: You say you've never made a picture before?
Samuel Goldwyn: Yes, but that's our strongest weak point.



Gentleman, include me out.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's printed on.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



I can tell you in two words: im possible.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Samuel Goldwyn, on being told that a friend had named his son Sam, after him:
"Why did you do that? Every Tom, Dick and Harry is named Sam!"



I paid too much for it, but its worth it.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Gentlemen, for your information, I have a question to ask you.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



I read part of it all the way through.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



If I could drop dead right now, I'd be the happiest man alive.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



I never put on a pair of shoes until I've worn them at least five years.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Let's bring it up to date with some snappy nineteenth century dialogue.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Samuel Goldwyn: What kind of dancing does Martha Graham do?
Associate: Modern dancing.
Samuel Goldwyn: I don't want her then, modern dancing is so old fashioned.



I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Bookkeeper: Mr. Goldwyn, our files are bulging with paperwork we no longer need. May I have your permission to destroy all records before 1945?
Goldwyn: Certainly. Just be sure to keep a copy of everything.



Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



(On a film set of a tenement)
Goldwyn : Why is everything so dirty here?
Director : Because it's supposed to be a slum area.
Goldwyn : Well, this slum cost a lot of money. It should look better than an ordinary slum.



Gentlemen, listen to me slowly.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



That's the trouble with directors -- always biting the hand that lays the golden egg.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Keep a stiff upper chin.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



"...We have that Indian scene. We can get the Indians from the reservoir."
-- Samuel Goldwyn



(In discussing Lillian Helman's play, "The Children's Hour")
Goldwyn : Maybe we ought to buy it?
Associate: Forget it, Mr. Goldwyn, its about Lesbians.
Goldwyn : That's okay, we'll make them Americans.



Don't worry about the war. It's all over but the shooting.
-- Samuel Goldwyn



Associate: It's too caustic for film.
Goldwyn : To hell with the cost, if it's a good story, I'll make it.



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