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MGM: When the Lion Roars Season 1 Episodes

  • 1992-1992
  • 3 Seasons
  • TNT
  • Documentary
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This series surveys the history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios from its creation and rise in the 1920's, its pinnacle in the 30's and 40's to it's decline in the 1950's.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

3 Episodes 1992 - 1992

Episode 1

The Lion's Roar

Sun, Mar 22, 1992122 mins

Traces the studio's creation and rise under the guidance of Louis B. Mayer and Irving J. Thalberg, from 1924 to 1936.

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Episode 2

The Lion Reigns Supreme

Mon, Mar 23, 1992121 mins

MGM Studios history of the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46.

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Episode 3

The Lion in Winter

Tue, Mar 24, 1992122 mins

MGM declines: more pictures flop, fewer win Oscars, Louis B. Mayer hates the realistic message movies of Dore Schary and is fired by Nicholas M. Schenck, stars are released from contracts. A Kirk Kerkorian takeover leads to sets and props being sold, and Ted Turner buys the library.

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