MGM: When the Lion Roars
1992•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•7.9•Ended
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.
Network
TNT
Origin
US
Cast
Patrick Stewart
Himself - Narrator
Stanley Donen
Helen Hayes
Esther Williams
Freddie Bartholomew
William Hanna
Luise Rainer
Joseph Barbera
Van Johnson
Samuel Marx
Lew Ayres
Roddy McDowall
Ernest Borgnine
Mickey Rooney
Richard Brooks
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