People active in the silent era and people who keep the silent era alive.
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Samuel Goldwyn

Born as Samuel Goldfish.

Brother-in-law of producer Jesse L. 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.