MGM: When the Lion Roars
7.8
1992-03-22
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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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.
First Aired
1992-03-22
Last Aired
1992-03-24
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Director
Status
Ended
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Network
TNT
Production
Turner Pictures
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Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Stanley Donen
Stanley Donen
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Esther Williams
Esther Williams
Freddie Bartholomew
Freddie Bartholomew
William Hanna
William Hanna
Luise Rainer
Luise Rainer
Joseph Barbera
Joseph Barbera
Van Johnson
Van Johnson
Samuel Marx
Samuel Marx
Lew Ayres
Lew Ayres
Roddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks
Margaret Booth
Margaret Booth