G.B. Samuelson

George Berthold Samuelson was a director and film producer. Born in Southport, Lancashire, Samuelson was the youngest son of Henschel and Bertha Samuelson, tobacconists originally from Prussia. Attended the University School in Southport until the age of 14. By 1891, his mother was widowed and was carrying on the business. He then held various jobs over a number of years, eventually running a cinema in Southport.