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MGM: When the Lion Roars

MGM: When the Lion Roars

1992•2h 0m•8.0/10
Documentary

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8.0/10(10)

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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Production

Turner Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 22, 1992

Last Aired

March 24, 1992

Networks

TNT

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Lion's Roar
E1
The Lion's Roar
Air date: 1992-03-22
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 footage. Also: stories about Jean Harlow, Johnny Weissmuller and Greta Garbo.
The Lion Reigns Supreme
E2
The Lion Reigns Supreme
Air date: 1992-03-23
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." Featured: Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
The Lion in Winter
E3
The Lion in Winter
Air date: 1992-03-24
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 Gene Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly.

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

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

Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Margaret Booth

Margaret Booth

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