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Behind the Scene of the Famous Lion Roar
Who says lions’ roars are not welcoming? That’s just precisely what led to this revolutionary moment that would define Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) films forever. The brainchild of ad executive Howard Dietz in 1916, this behind-the-scene features the famous lion Leo roaring its way into cinematic history as the audacious MGM logo.
You might be surprised that MGM didn’t rely on just one lion; they used seven different lion mascots! Thanks to the gramophone’s invention, Jackie was MGM’s second lion and the first to offer an actual roar. His mighty roar, later replaced by a panther’s, was an iconic curtain-raiser from 1928 to 1953, even showcasing early bursts of color.
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