MGM: When the Lion Roars(1992)
MGM: When the Lion Roars Synopsis
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.
MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992) is a documentary series that premiered on March 22, 1992, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Patrick Stewart, Stanley Donen, Helen Hayes and Esther Williams. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1992-03-22
- Last aired:
- 1992-03-24
MGM: When the Lion Roars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Stewart
as Himself - Narrator
Stanley Donen
Helen Hayes
Esther Williams
Freddie Bartholomew
William Hanna
Luise Rainer
Joseph Barbera
Van Johnson
- Samuel Marx
Samuel Marx
Lew Ayres
Roddy McDowall
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MGM: When the Lion Roars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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MGM: When the Lion Roars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream MGM: When the Lion Roars?
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How many seasons of MGM: When the Lion Roars are there?
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MGM: When the Lion Roars has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 22, 1992.
Is MGM: When the Lion Roars still running?
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No. MGM: When the Lion Roars is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 24, 1992.
Who is in the cast of MGM: When the Lion Roars?
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MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992) stars Patrick Stewart, Stanley Donen, Helen Hayes, Esther Williams and Freddie Bartholomew. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is MGM: When the Lion Roars any good?
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MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.