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MGM: When the Lion Roars
MGM: When the Lion Roars
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MGM: When the Lion Roars

8.0 / 10
1992
1 season
3 episodes
Documentary

On April 24, 1924, the movies changed forever: The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio opened and soon assembled “more stars than there are in the heavens.” Patrick Stewart hosts this enthralling Emmy® winner as Outstanding Informational Series, a three-part story of M-G-M’s reign as Hollywood’s class act and legendary entertainment empire. Bursting with memorable film clips, rare interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and insider info, this is a mother lode for film fans, profiling perfectionist moguls, glamorous and charismatic actors, innovative filmmakers and landmark movies.

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Cast

Patrick Stewart

Stanley Donen

Helen Hayes

Esther Williams

Freddie Bartholomew

William Hanna

Luise Rainer

Joseph Barbera

Van Johnson

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Samuel Marx

Lew Ayres

Roddy McDowall

Seasons

  • The Lion's Roar

    1.The Lion's Roar

    9.0
    22-03-1992120m

    Part 1 traces the studio's creation and rise under the guidance of Louis B. Mayer and Irving J. Thalberg, from 1924 to 1936. Featured: film clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes...

  • The Lion Reigns Supreme

    2.The Lion Reigns Supreme

    10.0
    23-03-1992120m

    Part 2 of the MGM studio's history focuses on the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46. Included: clips from "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Philadelphia Story." Feature...

  • The Lion in Winter

    3.The Lion in Winter

    10.0
    24-03-1992120m

    The conclusion traces the studio's decline in the late 1940s; and the struggle for control of the company by Louis B. Mayer and new production chief Dore Schary. Featured: clips of...

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