Quote by Samuel Goldwyn

Pictures are for entertainment, messages should be delivered by Western Union.

Pictures are for entertainment, messages should be delivered

Summary

This quote suggests that pictures are meant to entertain and provide visual pleasure, while serious or important messages should be conveyed through more direct and reliable means, such as Western Union, a popular telecommunications service. It humorously emphasizes the notion that pictures are not the most effective or reliable medium for delivering important information, implying that written or verbal communication methods are more appropriate for such purposes.

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Film / Filmmaking / Movies

By Samuel Goldwyn

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