On this day, in 1879, Samuel Goldwyn, film producer creator of the Paramount and Goldwyn Picture future Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, was born in Warsaw.

Samuel Goldwyn, real name Samuel Goldfish, was born on this day, August 17th, 1879, in Warsaw on Nalewki Street. This street, which today no longer exists, was destroyed following the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943. Continue reading On this day, in 1879, Samuel Goldwyn, film producer creator of the Paramount and Goldwyn Picture future Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, was born in Warsaw.