MGM

MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) was founded on April 16, 1924. It is tied with Columbia Pictures as the fifth oldest motion picture company. When it was in its heyday, from the end of the silent film era through World War II, MGM released the greatest number of films of any studio. It released at least one feature film per week as well as several short films and serials.

Sony Corporation of America bought MGM for almost $5 billion in 2004

Fast Facts

1. Founded: April 16, 1924
2. Motto: Ars Gratia Artis
3. Mascot: Leo the Lion
4. Industry: Motion Pictures, Television programs
5. Type: Private
6. Annual Revenue: 1.46 billion (2006)
7. Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
8. Staff: 400 (2006)
9. Chairman and CEO: Harry Sloan
10. Has over 4000 titles in it library
11. Films include: Gone with the Wind,The Wizard of Oz, Rain Man, Rocky, 21
12. TV Shows include: American Gladiators, Stargate, Stargate Atlantis, Chappelle's Show

Technicolor

MGM was one of the first studios to film with Technicolor. The first feature completely filmed in Technicolor was The Viking, but there was no dialogue and only a score and sound effects. The first fully Technicolor and “all talking" film was The Rogue, a 1930’s musical. Two of MGMs most successful Technicolor features are The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.

Contact Info

• 10250 Constellation Blvd.
• Los Angeles, CA 90067-6421
• Phone: 310-449-3000
• Fax: 310-449-8857

MGM Film Stars

1. Clark Gable
2. Jean Harlow
3. Judy Garland
4. Gene Kelly
5. Fred Astaire
6. Greta Garbo

Owners

1. Providence Equity Partners (29%)
2. TPG Capital, L.P. (21%)
3. Sony (20%)
4. Comcast (20%)
5. DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%)
6. Quadrangle Group (3%)

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