Series
MGM: When the Lion Roars
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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Seasons & episodes
1The Lion's Roar22 Mar 1992 · 120m · ★ 9.0Part 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.
2The Lion Reigns Supreme23 Mar 1992 · 120m · ★ 10.0Part 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.
3The Lion in Winter24 Mar 1992 · 120m · ★ 10.0The 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.
Details
- First aired
- 22 Mar 1992
- Last aired
- 24 Mar 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- TNT
- Episodes
- 3
- Votes
- 11 on TMDB
Cast
Patrick StewartHimself - Narrator
Stanley Donen
Helen Hayes
Esther Williams
Freddie Bartholomew
William Hanna
Luise Rainer
Joseph Barbera
Van Johnson- SSamuel Marx
Lew Ayres
Roddy McDowall
Ernest Borgnine
Mickey Rooney
