| Actors: Patrick Stewart, Samuel Marx, June Allyson, Lew Ayres, Freddie Bartholomew Director: Frank Martin Creators: Michael Lonzo, Frank Martin, Christopher Cooke, Barbara Price, Joni Levin Genres: Documentary Sub-Genres: Film History & Film Making Studio: Warner Home Video Format: DVD - Color - Subtitled DVD Release Date: 01/20/2009 Original Release Date: 01/01/2009 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2009 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 6hr 6min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English Subtitles: English, French |
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  | MGM When the Lion Roars Actors: Patrick Stewart, Samuel Marx, June Allyson, Lew Ayres, Freddie Bartholomew Director: Frank Martin Genres: Documentary NR 2009 6hr 6min 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 Best Informational Se... more » |
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Member Movie Reviews K. K. (GAMER) Reviewed on 6/28/2021... Pretty strong start but then started to fizzle some. A good overall historic MGM history if you like that kind of thing. It was interesting to me and then become very boring requiring 120X with a quick eject.
Movie ReviewsUnfortunately, the revised version Hisato Masuyama | LA, CA | 01/25/2009 (3 out of 5 stars) "Back when TNT aired this series in the early 90's, it was one of the best documentary series that was produced. However, almost immediately after its broadcast, Robin Astaire (Fred's wife) forbade the usage of any of his clips on ANY documentary, suggesting that his image in such capacity will ruin his integrity- or a facsimile there of. So, when issued on Laserdisc in the 90's, all the Astaire sequences were either cut or replaced- i.e., the clip from Ziegfeld Follies, the Babbit and the Bromide number with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly was replaced with Judy Garland's The Great Lady Has An interview. The version released on the DVD, unfortunately, is still that one. While TCM aired the series right before the DVD release, it was indeed the original version with Fred Astaire intact- you can either keep both, or just keep the TCM recording, since it would be more complete... such a pity for a great documentary." The MGM Story William Slaughter | Anaheim,California USA | 10/17/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "Fantastic Documentary about the MGM studio. Its great films. Its great stars and the people who made them. Out for the first time on DVD. Patrick Stewart is superb as host and narrator. Extremly enjoyable to watch over and over. Anyone who loves the great films and its great stars will love it! MGM the greatest move studio of all time. After viewing it, you to will know why. Bill Slaughter Anaheim , CA USA" A MUST-SEE FOR FILM LOVERS M. Cooper | Los Angeles, CA | 01/09/2009 (5 out of 5 stars) "I am thrilled to learn MGM: When the Lion Roars is finally available on DVD! I've been patiently waiting to add it to my collection for years. This documentary originally aired on TNT in the early 90's when I was a teenager, and it is undoubtedly the reason I am an avid fan of classic cinema today. It is one of the single best documentaries I have seen about the studio system and the origins of the entertainment industry as a whole. 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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