MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)
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.
What is MGM: When the Lion Roars about?
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. MGM: When the Lion Roars is a Documentary series, first aired on 1992-03-22, 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is MGM: When the Lion Roars worth watching?
TMDB users rate MGM: When the Lion Roars 7.9 out of 10 from 11 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
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Directed by
Frank Martin
Cast
- Patrick Stewart as Himself - Narrator
- Stanley Donen
- Helen Hayes
- Esther Williams
- Freddie Bartholomew
- William Hanna
- Luise Rainer
- Joseph Barbera
- Van Johnson
- Samuel Marx
- Lew Ayres
- Roddy McDowall
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