MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)

Name: MGM: When the Lion Roars
Rating: 7.9

Rating: 7.9

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1992-03-22

Last Air Date: 1992-03-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: TNT

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Top Cast

Patrick Stewart as Himself - Narrator
Stanley Donen as N/A
Helen Hayes as N/A
Esther Williams as N/A
Freddie Bartholomew as N/A
William Hanna as N/A
Luise Rainer as N/A
Joseph Barbera as N/A
Van Johnson as N/A
Samuel Marx as N/A

Seasons

None (1992)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Lion's Roar (1992-03-22)

Part 1 traces the studio's creation and rise under the guidance of Louis B. Mayer and Irving J. Thalberg, from 1924 to 1936. Featured: film clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Also: stories about Jean Harlow, Johnny Weissmuller and Greta Garbo.
Ep. 2: The Lion Reigns Supreme (1992-03-23)

Part 2 of the MGM studio's history focuses on the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46. Included: clips from "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Philadelphia Story." Featured: Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
Ep. 3: The Lion in Winter (1992-03-24)

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.