Behind the Screen

Behind the Screen is a memoir by Samuel Goldwyn, published in 1923, offering an insider's perspective on the early days of Hollywood and the motion picture industry. Goldwyn, a co-founder of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, recounts his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in filmmaking. The book highlights notable actors and actresses, including Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, and Rudolph Valentino, and discusses their contributions to the rise of cinema.