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  2. Leo the Lion (MGM) - Wikipedia

    • Leo the Lion is the mascot for the Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and one of its predecessors, Goldwyn Pictures. The logo was created by artist Lionel S. Reiss, who served as art director at Paramount Pictures. Since 1917, and through the time the studio was formed by the merger of Samuel Goldwyn's studio with Marcus Loew's Metro Pict… See more

    History

    The lion was chosen as the company's mascot in 1916 by publicist Howard Dietz, as a tribute to his alma mater
    Slats, … See more

    Puppet

    Little Leo the Lion, "son" of the "real" Leo, appears as an elaborate hand puppet on MGM Parade, a 1955–1956 television show. In the second episode, he reclines on a bookcase in the "MGM Trophy Room" set, wearing … See more

    StyleMascot of MGM Studios
    StatusMascot of MGM
    Member ofMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
    Reports toMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
    Leo the Lion's Roaring Legacy
    Leo the Lion's Roaring Legacy
    You've probably heard his roar countless times before every MGM movie. But who is Leo the Lion and how did he become the symbol of one of the most famous studios in Hollywood?
    In popular culture

    Motion Picture Daily's coverage of Jean Harlow's sudden death (on June 7, 1937) includes full page artwork on page 2 of the June 9, 1937 issue showing a lion, dressed in evening clothes and holding a mourning wreath, sta… See more

    External links

    • Official website for MGM
    • MGM page at Hollywood Lost and Found
    • Lion roar (MP3 format), as trademarked by MGM, at the United States Patent and Trademark Office website… See more

     
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  2. The Story of Hollywood’s Most Famous Lion

    Apr 17, 2017 · Leo the Lion has been the most regular star of MGM Pictures since it was founded on this day in 1924, and his roar is probably the sound most commonly associated with the studio. It’s one of...

  3. The Life And Times Of The MGM Lion - Mental Floss

  4. The Truth Of Leo The MGM Lion - Grunge

    Oct 26, 2021 · Leo the lion might be the most seen animal in history, even if most people would not recognize his name. According to Smithsonian Magazine, Leo is synonymous with the Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer film studio, commonly known as …

  5. Leo the Lion | Metro Goldwyn Mayer Wiki | Fandom

  6. The Facts and Fictions: Did MGM "Leo" The Lion Really …

    Sep 22, 2015 · The MGM iconic trademark- the roaring lion appears at the beginning on every MGM Movie. We’ve seen him roar countless times but how was one of the world’s most renowned animated logo, the legendary Metro …

  7. A Brief History of the MGM Lion - Silver Screenings

    Jun 25, 2022 · Of course you’re wondering about the MGM lion, because who isn’t? Today, we’re going to take a quick look at that famous ferocious lion, but, before we do, let’s quickly delve into the MGM logo design. The logo was …

  8. The Evolution of the MGM Lion - Slate Magazine

  9. Throwback Thursday: In 1928, Leo the MGM Lion …

    Aug 6, 2015 · While Zimbabwe’s Cecil the Lion was done in July 6 by a Minnesota dentist with a compound crossbow, MGM’s Leo the Lion mascot managed to survive the transition from silent to talking...

  10. The history of the MGM lions - Logo Design Love

    Feb 24, 2015 · The history of the MGM lions. The classic lion trademark was created by Howard Dietz in 1916 for the Goldwyn Pictures Corporation. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) was founded in 1924 when American business …

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