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MGM: When the Lion Roars

MGM: When the Lion Roars

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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StatusEnded
Original NameMGM: When the Lion Roars
First Air DateMarch 22, 1992
Last Air DateMarch 24, 1992
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime2h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesTurner Pictures
NetworksTNT
The Lion in Winter
S01E03

The Lion in Winter

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.

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