Frank Martin
Director
MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)
Miniseries
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.
Released March 22, 1992
Episode 120 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.movie-business, tmdb.miniseries, tmdb.hollywood, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.film-history, imdb.movie-studio + 5 more, imdb.filmmaking, imdb.hollywood, imdb.company-history, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated
Production Companies: Turner Pictures
Network: TNT
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Lion's Roar
Part 1 traces the studio's creation and rise under the guidance of Louis B. Mayer and Irving J. Thalberg, from 1924 to 1936. Featured: film clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Also: stories about Jean Harlow, Johnny Weissmuller and Greta Garbo.
March 22, 1992, midnight
S1E2 - The Lion Reigns Supreme
Part 2 of the MGM studio's history focuses on the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46. Included: clips from "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Philadelphia Story." Featured: Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
March 23, 1992, midnight
S1E3 - The Lion in Winter
The conclusion traces the studio's decline in the late 1940s; and the struggle for control of the company by Louis B. Mayer and new production chief Dore Schary. Featured: clips of Gene Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly.
March 24, 1992, midnight
Network: TNT
Episode Runtime: 120 min.
Season Runtime: 120 min.
Released: March 22, 1992
Last Air Date: March 24, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 2+
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