MGM: When the Lion Roars
MGM: When the Lion Roars

MGM: When the Lion Roars

7.8(9 votes)
1992
1 Season 3 Episodes
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.

Status: Ended
First Air Date: 3/22/1992

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

3 episodes

Episodes

1
Episode 1
2
Episode 2
3
Episode 3

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

William Hanna

William Hanna

Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer

Joseph Barbera

Joseph Barbera

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Samuel Marx

Samuel Marx

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