MGM: When the Lion Roars
2h

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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1. The Lion's Roar

22nd Mar 1992

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.

2. The Lion Reigns Supreme

23rd Mar 1992

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.

3. The Lion in Winter

24th Mar 1992

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.

MGM: When the Lion Roars
2h

Episodes

Cast

1. The Lion's Roar

2. The Lion Reigns Supreme

3. The Lion in Winter

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MGM: When the Lion Roars2h

Episodes

Cast

1. The Lion's Roar

2. The Lion Reigns Supreme

3. The Lion in Winter

First air date

Last air date

Status

Type

Original language

Networks

MGM: When the Lion Roars
2h