Based on L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. On August 25, 1939, The Wizard of Oz opened in theaters ...

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At the peak of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the Golden Age of Hollywood, audiences knew the name of the studio on the silver screen signaled something wonderful was about to begin. “If they would go to a ...

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) ...

Judy Garland's voice became unforgettable through “Over the Rainbow.” ...

The grandest studio of Hollywood’s golden age was formed on April 17, 1924, as Metro-Goldwyn productions, using the names of just two of three merged companies. It took until January 1926 to add the ...

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 ...

It all began in 1924 because Marcus Loew’s Eastern theaters needed more films. Neither Loew’s own studio, Metro Pictures, nor his friend, Producer Louis B. Mayer, could keep up with the demand. The ...

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