Author: Samuel Goldwyn Page 3

A hospital is no place to be sick.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Health Places

Television has raised writing to a new low.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Communication Entertainment Misspokements Reading/Writing Television

It’s too caustic, said a director, when asked his opinion of a script.

Goldwyn: To hell with the cost, if it’s a good picture, we’ll make it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops Misspokements

Put it out of your mind; in no time, it will be a forgotten memory.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Intelligence Memory Misspokements

I don’t think anyone should write their autobiography until after they’re dead.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Books Communication Misspokements Reading/Writing

Let’s bring it up to date with some snappy nineteenth century dialogue.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Communication Misspokements Speech

Coffee isn’t my cup of tea.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Food/Drink Misspokements

There is a statue of limitation.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Law Malaprops

Go see that turkey for yourself, and see for yourself why you shouldn’t see it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

If I look confused it is because I am thinking.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Appearance Intelligence Misspokements Speech Thinking

This makes me so sore it gets my dandruff up.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Anger Malaprops

A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Characteristics Entertainment Film

I never put on a pair of shoes until I’ve worn them at least five years.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Appearance Clothing Misspokements Time

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Health Misspokements Speech

Don’t worry about the war; it’s all over but the shooting.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops War

Here I am paying big money to you writers and what for? … all you do is change the words.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Communication Misspokements Occupations Reading/Writing Work

If I could drop dead right now, I’d be the happiest man alive.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Death Happiness Misspokements Speech

If Roosevelt was alive, he'd turn over in his grave.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Money

Modern dancing is old fashioned.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Dance Misspokements

If I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Beliefs Communication Misspokements Opinion Speech