MGM
/ˌem dʒiː ˈem/
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- a well-known Hollywood film company established in 1924. In its early days it was especially famous for its musical films, made with great style. The company employed many famous US actors. At the start of every MGM film there is a roaring lion and the words 'More stars than there are in the heavens'. The company has been sold several times since the 1970s. see also Samuel Goldwyn, Louis B Mayer