Series · 1992 · Documentary

MGM: When the Lion Roars

Name: MGM: When the Lion Roars
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Patrick Stewart, Stanley Donen, Helen Hayes, Esther Williams, Freddie Bartholomew

★7.9 1992 1 Season TV-MA

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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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 01

The Lion's Roar

Mar 22, 1992 · 120 min

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.

Episode 02

The Lion Reigns Supreme

Mar 23, 1992 · 120 min

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.

Episode 03

The Lion in Winter

Mar 24, 1992 · 120 min

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.

About the series

Audience score

★ 7.9 /10

based on 11 votes

Synopsis

Documentary

Cast

8 principal cast

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

Stanley Donen

Helen Hayes

Esther Williams

Freddie Bartholomew

William Hanna

Luise Rainer

Joseph Barbera

Where to watch MGM: When the Lion Roars

MGM: When the Lion Roars is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 11 viewers.