Who said “There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education.”?

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Will Rogers. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Autobiography of Will Rogers (1949)

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“There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education.”
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APA

Rogers, W. (n.d.). There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1915-there-is-only-one-thing-that-can-kill/

MLA

Rogers, Will. “There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1915-there-is-only-one-thing-that-can-kill/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Rogers, Will. “There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1915-there-is-only-one-thing-that-can-kill/.