MGM: When the Lion Roars 32 years old
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.
Credits
Patrick Stewart
Himself - Narrator
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Patrick Stewart He was 51 , now 84 years old | as Himself - Narrator |
| Ernest Borgnine He was 75 , 95 years old when he died | |
| William Hanna He was 81 , 90 years old when he died | |
| Richard Brooks He was 79 , 79 years old when he died | |
| Richard Brooks He was 79 , 79 years old when he died | |
| Freddie Bartholomew He was 67 , 67 years old when he died | |
| Lew Ayres He was 83 , 88 years old when he died | |
| Roddy McDowall He was 63 , 70 years old when he died | |
| Joseph Barbera He was 80 , 95 years old when he died | |
| Mickey Rooney He was 71 , 93 years old when he died | |
| Esther Williams She was 70 , 91 years old when she died | |
| Stanley Donen He was 67 , 94 years old when he died | |
| Van Johnson He was 75 , 92 years old when he died | |
| Helen Hayes She was 91 , 92 years old when she died | |
| Samuel Marx He was 90 , 90 years old when he died | |
| Luise Rainer She was 82 , 104 years old when she died |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Robert L. Sinise Editing | Editor |
| Frank Martin Directing He was 101 , 84 years old when he died | Director |
| Frank Martin Writing He was 101 , 84 years old when he died | Writer |
MGM: When the Lion Roars (32 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1992-03-22
- Runtime: [120] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 3