MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)

03/22/1992 (EN) • 2h

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

3 Episodes

Stanley Donen

3 Episodes

Helen Hayes

3 Episodes

Esther Williams

3 Episodes

William Hanna

3 Episodes

Luise Rainer

3 Episodes

Joseph Barbera

3 Episodes

Van Johnson

3 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1992 | 3 Episodes

Season 1 of MGM: When the Lion Roars premiered on March 22, 1992.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

movie business

miniseries

hollywood

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