"I was born in 1942, so I was mainly aware of Howard Hughes' name on RKO Radio Pictures"
- Martin Scorsese
About this Quote
Martin Scorsese was born in 1942, so he understood Howard Hughes' name from his participation with RKO Radio Pictures. Hughes was an American business magnate, financier, record-setting pilot, engineer, film producer, director, and philanthropist. He was among the wealthiest individuals in the world during his lifetime and was known for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle. Hughes was the bulk owner of RKO Radio Pictures, a significant Hollywood movie studio, from 1948 to 1957. He was likewise the manufacturer of a lot of the studio's most effective movies, including Scarface, The Outlaw, and The Racket. As a result, Hughes' name was widely known in the film industry and to the public. Scorsese, being born in 1942, was aware of Hughes' name and his involvement with RKO Radio Pictures.
This quote is written / told by Martin Scorsese somewhere between November 17, 1942 and today. He was a famous Director from USA.
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