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MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)

7.92h 0mDocumentary

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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A high-signal pick with 11 votes.

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Director: Frank Martin

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Patrick Stewart as Himself - Narrator

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

Stanley Donen as

Stanley Donen

Helen Hayes as

Helen Hayes

Esther Williams as

Esther Williams

Freddie Bartholomew as

Freddie Bartholomew

William Hanna as

William Hanna

Luise Rainer as

Luise Rainer

Joseph Barbera as

Joseph Barbera

Van Johnson as

Van Johnson

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Samuel Marx

Lew Ayres as

Lew Ayres

Roddy McDowall as

Roddy McDowall

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