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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Overview

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.

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
Lew Ayres
Lew Ayres
Roddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall