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.

Storyline

First Aired

1992-03-22
Last Aired

1992-03-24
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

3
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

TNT

Keywords:

movie business miniseries hollywood

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Season 1

1. The Lion's Roar

Part 1 traces the studio's creation and rise under the guidance of Louis B. Mayer and Irving J. Thalbe...More

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.Less

120mins 1992-03-22

2. The Lion Reigns Supreme

Part 2 of the MGM studio's history focuses on the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46....More

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.Less

120mins 1992-03-23

3. The Lion in Winter

The conclusion traces the studio's decline in the late 1940s; and the struggle for control of the comp...More

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.Less