MGM: When the Lion Roars

Rating: 7.9 · 1992 · Documentary · USA · 1 sns

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.

Information

Year

1992

Genre

Documentary

Country

USA

Seasons

1

TMDB

7.9

IMDb

7.9

Director

• Frank Martin

Cast

• 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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