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The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story

SEE! Thrilling Scenes from 24 Great Coming M-G-M Screen Hits ... SEE STARS IN ACTION!

Genres

Documentary

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Dore Schary presents clips from upcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

2/10

Release Date

12 March 1951

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Himself - Giving Introduction

Dore Schary

Dore Schary

Himself - Presenter / Commentator

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