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MGM: When the Lion Roars

3.9

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Seasons

1

Episodes

3

LanguageEnglish
StatusEnded
PilotMar 22, 1992
Last AirMar 24, 1992

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.

Genres

  • Documentary

Casts

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

William Hanna

William Hanna

Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer

Joseph Barbera

Joseph Barbera

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Samuel Marx

Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Margaret Booth

Margaret Booth