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MGM: When the Lion Roars

Documentary
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released:
⭐ Vote Average: 7.7

Beloved Cast

Patrick Stewart original image
Himself - Narrator
Patrick Stewart
Stanley Donen original image
Stanley Donen
Helen Hayes original image
Helen Hayes
Esther Williams original image
Esther Williams
Freddie Bartholomew original image
Freddie Bartholomew
William Hanna original image
William Hanna
Luise Rainer original image
Luise Rainer
Joseph Barbera original image
Joseph Barbera
Van Johnson original image
Van Johnson
Samuel Marx original image
Samuel Marx
Lew Ayres original image
Lew Ayres
Roddy McDowall original image
Roddy McDowall
Ernest Borgnine original image
Ernest Borgnine
Mickey Rooney original image
Mickey Rooney
Richard Brooks original image
Richard Brooks
Margaret Booth original image
Margaret Booth

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