File:Leo the MGM lion 1928.jpg

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Photo of "Leo the Lion" being recorded for his roar to be heard at the beginning of MGM films. According to en:Leo the Lion (MGM), this lion's name was Jackie.

  • Excerpt from Julian's Auction catalogue for the Legends Auction, June 13, 2019:
    Lot #483
    BLACK AND WHITE METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PHOTOGRAPH
    An oversized print with a glossy finish depicting two film technicians posing with Leo the Lion in the 1920s. The photograph was taken by Fred Parrish, who is best remembered for being the still photographer on the set of the 1939 MGM film Gone with the Wind. Parrish printed this image years later for display purposes.
    Matted and framed, 25 by 29 inches; image only, 16 by 20 inches
    PROVENANCE From the Collection of Fred A. Parrish, still photographer on the 1939 set of Gone with the Wind
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Fred Parrish, photographer

Pacific & Atlantic Photos  wikidata:Q67151843
 
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  • Original registrations in artwork were checked for the year 1928. While Pacific and Atlantic did register some photos in that year, there were none registered pertaining to MGM, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or Leo the Lion. There's no evidence of original copyright for this photo.

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Leo the Lion

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