Word: briskin
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Died. Samuel Briskin, 70, strongwilled, Russian-born philanthropist who recovered from a sinus condition that nearly killed him, founded the Revere Camera Co. (home movie cameras and projectors) in 1937, was board chairman until 1960; of cancer; in Chicago...
...imposed isolation at one end of the long table in Columbia's executive dining room and baits the mighty. At a recent lunch, he noted in a loud, salad-wilting voice that Eddie Fisher would be producing Elizabeth Taylor's next picture for Columbia. Studio Boss Sam Briskin. according to Susskind. spoke up from 20 feet away to defend the arrangement and asked what Susskind thought of it. "It's maniacal." said Susskind smoothly. "The next picture Elizabeth Taylor makes for you after this she will insist that her mother-in-law play the part...