MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)
Point Blank Productions

Description

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.

Collected reviews and ratings

10 Amazon user reviews

Not only does it provide a glimpse into the by-gone era of Hollywood's Golden Age, but it reveals the stories behind some of the greatest films ever made. Bottom line: it is a must-see for fans of classic films.
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8.3 Entertainment Weekly | Ken Tucker

Watching When the Lion Roars, you'll remember that there was a time when hearing the lazy growl of Leo the Lion at the start of a picture heralded the distinct possibility that you were about to see something special.
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8.0 Turner Classic Movies

MGM: When the Lion Roars is a “mother lode” for film fans, profiling perfectionist moguls, glamorous and charismatic actors, innovative filmmakers and landmark movies of drama, romance, sweeping epic adventure and, of course, singing and dancing.
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