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Samuel Goldwyn

Born as Samuel Goldfish.

Brother-in-law of executive Jesse L. Lasky.

Married Blanche Lasky.

Glove salesman Samuel Goldfish was partially responsible for vaudeville producer Jesse L. Lasky entering into the film industry. Initially, beginning in 1913, Goldfish was general manager for the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company.

References: Birchard-DeMille pp. 2-3.