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MGM: When the Lion Roars

IMDb 8.0 1992 120 min Documentary

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Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart Himself - Narrator
Stanley Donen
Stanley Donen
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Esther Williams
Esther Williams
Freddie Bartholomew
Freddie Bartholomew