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Sam Warner (I) (1887–1927)

Producer | Writer | Director

Sam Warner could rightly be called "The Father of Talking Pictures". Of the four Warner brothers, Sam was the most in favor of using synchronized sound with movies. He was the driving force behind the studio's partnership with Western Electric to create Vitaphone. At first, he only wanted to use Vitaphone to provide music and sound effects... See full bio »

Born:

Samuel Eichelbaum
in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died:

(age 40) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1923 Girl from the West (executive producer)
 
1920 The Lost City (producer)
 
1918 Kaiser's Finish (producer - as S.L. Warner)
 
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1922 A Dangerous Adventure (screenplay)
 
1919 Open Your Eyes (story / as S.L. Warner)
 
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2007 The Brothers Warner (documentary)
Himself
 
1991 Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros. (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1980 Hollywood
Himself
 
1943 The Voice That Thrilled the World (documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 8 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

S.L. Warner | Samuel L. Warner
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Personal Quote:

[on his suggestion of creating sound, so actors and actresses voices could be heard, to oldest brother Harry M. Warner and stop making silent movies] Harry M. Warner quickly replied back to Sam Warner with, Who the hell wants to hear actors talk? (almost as if in anger) See more »

Trivia:

Co-founder of Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc., along with older brother Harry M. Warner (president of the company) and younger brothers Albert Warner (treasurer) and Jack L. Warner (executive in charge of production). Sam was the studio's chief executive officer until his death. See more »

Trademark:

Father of Talking Films See more »

Star Sign:

Leo