The MGM logo is one we’ve all seen on screen – but do you know the history of the MGM logo? That familiar lion has made MGM one of the most recognised film studios but the design has evolved many ...
South Washington Street in downtown Sonora was jammed with people on June 25, 1930, hoping to catch a glimpse of Leo, the Nubian lion famous for appearing in the opening logo of films produced by ...
On the occasion of Leo the Lion’s centennial, our film critic revisits 10 notable Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movies, from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to ‘Spaceballs.’ In its heyday, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) ...
The goal of the Metro, Goldwyn and Mayer deal in April 1924 was to eliminate production overlap between the companies, pooling resources to create "more pictures and better pictures." By Chris Yogerst ...
Moviegoers nowadays might not know much of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios’ history outside of its iconic mascot, a lion who introduced each film with it’s iconic roar. It was an introduction that was ...
The Hollywood Heritage Museum is showcasing the studio's history. Highlights include personal items and costumes worn by Golden Age stars including Humphrey Bogart, Mae West and Clark Gable. Good ...
“More stars than there are in heaven” was once the slogan for Hollywood’s largest studio. Larger-than-life celebrities like Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Fred Astaire, Katharine Hepburn, Jean Harlow and ...
Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. MGM turns a hundred years old today. To celebrate, the Hollywood Heritage Museum in Los Angeles has put on an exhibit showcasing the studio's history. Highlights include ...