Scott Eyman discusses his book, “Lion of Hollywood.” He begins by explaining the early life of Louis B. Mayer and how he was born in Russia, then traveled to Canada, and finally ended up in Hollywood. Eventually, he opened a silent film studio, but soon wanted to produce more films on bigger stages. Eyman talks about how Mayer started running the operations at MGM, and eventually moved up to production. He also talks about the many musicals that MGM produced after making the Wizard of Oz. In addition, he talks about the feud between Mayer and partner Sam Goldwyn. Eyman ends the interview by discussing the fall of the studio system, and how MGM declined after Mayer left.
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