MGM: When The Lion Roars (1992)

  
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This acclaimed three-part documentary traces the colorful history of the studio that boasted "more stars than there are in heaven," Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. See MGM's beginnings in the silent era, the golden age of the '30s and '40s, and the decline and eventual demise of the studio through memorable film clips, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. Patrick Stewart hosts. 6 hrs. on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French.
 
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