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Slats, used from 1924 to 1928. Slats, [3] trained by Volney Phifer, was the first lion used in the branding of the newly formed studio. Born at the Dublin Zoo [4] on March 20, 1919, and originally named Cairbre [5] (Irish for 'charioteer' [6]), Slats was used on all black-and-white MGM films between 1924 and 1928.
The first MGM color films have 2 completely lost films with a missing lion mascot named Numa, (nicknamed Bill) called "Buffalo Bill's Last Flight" (1927) and "The Heart of General E. Lee" (1928). First film with Telly the Lion as the first color MGM mascot, however Jackie still took over the black and white era. November 10, 1928
Jackie, who was a former resident of Gay's and of the Selig Zoo, was trained by Melvin Koontz. He died at the World Jungle Compound in Hollywood in 1952. I was told by a Lion trainer in Duenweg Mo. just east of Joplin MO. that Tarzan Zarbeinee, owner of Leo and Leo Jr, trained both for MGM. Take it for what it is worth and call them and see.
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MGM’s first all-talkie in colour in Technicolor: May 17, 1930 In Gay Madrid: May 24, 1930 The Lady of Scandal: May 30, 1930 The Florodora Girl: A Marion Davies production June 14, 1930 The Big House: A Cosmopolitan production Nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture June 21, 1930 One Embarrassing Night
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In August 2004, Siegfried & Roy's act became the basis for Father of the Pride, an animated sitcom about a lion who performs in their show and is head of a family of lions. Shortly before its release, the series was almost cancelled until Fischbacher and Horn urged NBC to continue production after Horn's medical condition had improved.
By Keri Lumm, Buzz60 In a newly released memoir, "Jackie's Girl," written by Kathy McKeon, Jackie O.'s personal assistant of 12 years reveals shocking details about the former first lady's diet ...