Louis B. Mayer



Louis Burt Mayer (July 12, 1884 – October 29, 1957), born Eliezer Meir, was an early film producer, most famous for his stewardship and co-founding of the Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies (2001 ed.)

 * I will only make pictures that I won't be ashamed to have my children see.


 * You know how I'm smart? I got people around me who know more than I do.


 * The number one book of the ages was written by a committee, and it was called The Bible.
 * To a writer who complained that his work was being changed.


 * Don't make these pictures any better. Just keep them the way they are.
 * Of the successful Andy Hardy films.

Quotes about Louis B. Mayer

 * The best part of being on the stage was that I didn't have to go back to that mean Mr. Mayer after he tried to ruin my career.
 * Lillian Gish