Leo the Lion

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Leo the Lion is the iconic roaring lion featured in the opening logo of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) films.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
MGM lion used in studio logo 1

Statements (42)

Predicate Object
instanceOf corporate logo character
fictional lion
film logo character
film studio mascot
appearsBefore MGM film library
surface form: MGM feature films

MGM short films
associatedWith MGM
surface form: MGM Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
category corporate mascots
film logos
film studio mascots
lions in popular culture
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
depictedIn Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
surface form: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer opening logo
feature appears above the motto "Ars Gratia Artis"
lion head inside a circular filmstrip frame
roaring sound
genre film studio logo
industry film industry
logoType combination of live-action footage and graphic design
medium motion picture logo
mottoDisplayed Ars Gratia Artis
mottoLanguage Latin
mottoMeaning Aestheticism
surface form: Art for Art's Sake
nameOf Leo the Lion self-linksurface differs
surface form: MGM lion used in studio logo
notableFor being one of the most recognizable film logos in the world
iconic roaring sequence
role mascot of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
soundElement lion roar synchronized with logo appearance
symbolizes Hollywood glamour
MGM brand identity
majesty
strength
usedAs brand identifier for MGM
opening logo for MGM films
usedIn digital releases of MGM films
home video releases of MGM films
television broadcasts of MGM films
theatrical film prints
visualElement MGM name text integrated into logo
stars and ornamental design around frame
stylized ribbon of film encircling lion

Referenced by (5)

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MGM logoCharacter Leo the Lion
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer logoCharacter Leo the Lion
MGM Home Entertainment logoFeatures Leo the Lion
BC Lions mascot Leo the Lion
Leo the Lion nameOf Leo the Lion self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: MGM lion used in studio logo