MGM was founded 97 years ago and came to be known for its iconic lion, Leo, roaring before the start of each picture. The studio is a cornerstone on which modern Hollywood was built, involved in such films as “Gone With the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz” and the Spencer Tracy-Elizabeth Taylor version of “Father of the Bride.” For the first 23 Academy Awards ceremonies, when the best-picture prize went to the studio instead of the producer, MGM was nominated 40 times, more than any other company.

Source: Washington Post May 26, 2021 12:47 UTC