Author: Samuel Goldwyn Page 4

I paid too much for it, but it’s worth it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Money

Keep a stiff upper chin.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Malaprops

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

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

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

Never make predictions… especially about the future.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Future Misspokements Time

I don’t pay any attention to him… I don’t even ignore him.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

They stayed away in droves.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Communication Misspokements Speech

This business is dog eat dog and nobody is gonna eat me.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Yes, Frances [his wife] has the most beautiful hands in the world – and someday I’m going to have a bust made of them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Film Misspokements

I have been laid up with intentional flu.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Health Misspokements

Color television! Bah, I won’t believe it until I see it in black and white.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Entertainment Television

If you can’t give me your word of honor, will you give me your promise?

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Miscellaneous

Yes, but keep copies.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

There is a statue of limitation.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Law Malaprops

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Intelligence Memory Misspokements