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.
Acting
Dustin Hoffman's wry narration brings Goldwyn's voice to life
Production
Rare archival footage of Hollywood's golden age legends
Director
Mark A. Catalena
Dustin Hoffman
Self - Narrator
Samuel Goldwyn
Self (archive footage)
Tony Goldwyn
Self
Ann Blyth
Self
Bette Davis
Self (archive footage)
Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage)
Dana Andrews
Self (archive footage)
Gary Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Colman
Self (archive footage)
Eddie Cantor
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Dandridge
Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Self
John Huston
Self
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Goldwyn never actually said 'include me out' — he said 'includ me out,' and reporters cleaned it up.
The Goldwyn name survives through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, though he sold his stake in 1922 and spent decades fuming about it.
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