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- Birth nameGeorge Berthold Samuelson
- G.B. Samuelson was born on July 6, 1889 in Southport, Lancashire [now in Sefton, Merseyside], England, UK. He was a producer and director, known for The Bridal Chair (1919), The Game of Life (1922) and The Winning Goal (1920). He was married to Marjorie Emma Elizabeth Vint. He died on April 17, 1947 in Great Barr, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- SpouseMarjorie Emma Elizabeth Vint(1923 - April 17, 1947) (his death, 1 child)
- Father of Sydney Samuelson.
- Founded Southall Studios in 1924.
- Father of Michael Samuelson.
- Founded British film production company Samuelson Film Mfg. Co., Ltd. (1914-20).
- British-Jewish pioneer film producer and distributor, who began his working life as a shop assistant and operator of a penny bazaar. His interest in films was aroused by animated shorts and "kinematograph shows". In 1909, he set up the Royal Film Agency, based in Birmingham, having made deals with Pathe, Vitagraph and other leading motion picture companies. In 1912, he successfully switched from distribution to production.
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