Leo the Lion
It’s a hard life for young Leo: his family just doesn’t understand why he’s a vegetarian lion. His solitude ends when he meets Avoria, the elephant queen, who has recently given birth to two calves with braided tails. Mysteriously widowed, Avoria is courted by dapper Zanco. By a series of misfortunes she is separated from her young. Leo steps in to take care of them: thus begins his search for legendary Milk Lake, during which he experiences all sorts of incredible adventures. This fable with a happy ending handles the themes of diversity and racism with engaging originality.
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Plot Summary
This is a short animated film featuring the iconic MGM lion roaring.
Critical Reception
As a very short animated logo, "Leo the Lion" does not have traditional critical reception. It is recognized for its historical significance in film branding.
What Reviewers Say
- A recognizable and enduring symbol of cinema.
- A brief but impactful introduction to films.
- Historically significant for the MGM brand.
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Fun Fact
The lion used in the 1924 MGM logo, the first "Leo the Lion," was named Jackie. He was an African lion and the roar was recorded for the first time for a film studio logo.
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