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When a picture is screened it is largely a reflection of the mind that directed it. If it is a failure the cause of that failure can often be traced directly to the man with the megaphone. I will also state that many screen successes are almost entirely due to directorial ability.

Louis B. Mayer

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

Louis B. Mayer

The number one book of the ages was written by a committee, and it was called The Bible.

Louis B. Mayer

We've got more stars than there are in the heavens, all of them except for that damned Mouse over at Disney.

Louis B. Mayer

Don't make these pictures any better. Just keep them the way they are.

Louis B. Mayer

Of the many artists who help to make up the finished film none is more important than the director. He can always improve a story... He is largely responsible for the acting of his cast and there are hundreds of little details of picture making that are entirely within his hands.

Louis B. Mayer

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

Louis B. Mayer

Louis B. Mayer

Born: July 12, 1884

Died: October 29, 1957 (aged 73)

Bio: Louis Burt Mayer was an American film producer and co-founder of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in 1924.

Known for:

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
He Who Gets Slapped (1924)
Virtuous Wives (1918)
Greed (1924)
The Trial of Mary Dugan (1929)

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