Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

2001 | 118 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
  • Overview

    The life and work of Samuel Goldwyn, a Polish-born glove salesman who became one of Hollywood's greatest independent producers, is remembered in this classy documentary created for the PBS American Masters series. Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, the film includes new interviews with Goldwyn's surviving family members as well as vintage interviews with such luminaries as Bette Davis, John Huston, Laurence Olivier and others.

  • Release Date

    07 October 2001

  • DirectingMark A. Catalena
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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