MGM: When the Lion Roars

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.

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Himself - Narrator

Stanley Donen

Helen Hayes

Esther Williams

Freddie Bartholomew

William Hanna

Luise Rainer

Joseph Barbera

Van Johnson

Samuel Marx