MGM was the last studio to convert to sound pictures—nonetheless, from the end of the silent film era through the late 1950s, it was the dominant motion picture studio in Hollywood. It was slow to respond to the … See more

The studio's official motto, "Ars Gratia Artis", is a Latin phrase meaning "Art for art's sake". It was chosen by Howard Dietz, the studio's chief publicist. The studio's logo is a roaring lion … See more

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Founding and early years
In 1924, movie theater magnate Marcus Loew had a problem. He had bought Metro Pictures Corporation in 1919 for $3 million, to provide a … See more

Since August 22, 2011, MGM's headquarters have been in Beverly Hills, California, where it rents space in a six-story office building. … See more

Domestically, MGM currently distributes its own films and others it acquires from third parties through Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, … See more

• Altman, Diana (1992). Hollywood East: Louis B. Mayer and the Origins of the Studio System. Carol Publishing.
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