MGM: When the Lion Roars (series)

MGM: When the Lion Roars (series)

  • User score: 7.7
  • Production country: US
  • Production companies: Turner Pictures
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 3/22/1992
  • Release date of last episode: 3/24/1992
  • Series status: Ended
  • Seasons count: 1 ( List of episodes )
  • Episodes count: 3
  • Run time: 120 min.

Series description

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.

Actors

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

In 3 episodes

Role(s): Himself - Narrator

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Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen

In 3 episodes

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Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes

In 3 episodes

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Esther Williams

Esther Williams

In 3 episodes

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Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

In 3 episodes

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