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    Does anyone know any facts about the MGM lion?

    Question #12539. Asked by ham. (Jun 22 01 3:42 PM)


    tjoebigham

    When songwriter Howard Dietz (Dancing In The Dark, That's Entertainment) worked in the advertising department of Goldwyn Pictures, he was inspired by his old alma mater Columbia to use its symbol the lion for the studio. Later when it was merged into what became MGM the lion became its logo. Goldwyn, of course started another studio.

    Jun 22 01, 4:49 PM
    bpykh

    As you have probably seen, the lion, whose name is Leo, is replaced from time to time. The lion's roar was first heard in 1928. There is a 4-story 100,000 lb bronze lion statue in front of the MGM Casino Hotel in Las Vegas.

    Jun 22 01, 4:53 PM
    Gnomon

    The very first MGM lion was born in Dublin Zoo, Dublin, Ireland.

    Jun 23 01, 10:13 PM
    moomin_mamma

    Although MGM calls the lion 'Leo' his actual name was Cairbre. He was born at Dublin Zoo on 20th March, 1927. A second lion from Dublin Zoo was also filmed to replace Cairbre but the zoo has no knowledge as to whether this footage was ever used.

    Jun 14 06, 4:05 AM


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