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.
Seasons
Trailer
Actors
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
Margaret Booth
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