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.

Patrick Stewart, Stanley Donen, Helen Hayes, Esther Williams, Freddie Bartholomew, William Hanna, Luise Rainer, Joseph Barbera, Van Johnson, Samuel Marx, Lew Ayres, Roddy McDowall, Ernest Borgnine, Mickey Rooney, Richard Brooks