In 1927, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios staged a stunt flight carrying Leo, the MGM Lion, from San Diego to New York. (Moviegoers are still greeted by Leo’s roar at the beginning of MGM films.) ...

Also: stories about Jean Harlow, Johnny Weissmuller and Greta Garbo. Part 2 of the MGM studio's history focuses on the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46. Included: clips from ...