(SEMI-RESTORED!) MGM - Slats the Lion Logo History (1924-1926)

10K views · 1K reactions | What would a good circus be without a majestic lion? You might be acquainted with the iconic MGM logo, but “Leo” the MGM mascot made his debut in HE WHO GETS SLAPPED (‘24). The lion seen here is actually named Slats who hailed from the Dublin Zoo. Talk about a trained professional! | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

It’s one of the most iconic images in cinema Leo the lion, triumphantly roaring just before the opening credits roll. On the Days of the Daintree we do things a little differently here we don’t have Leo 🦁but we do have the A-listers 🐊 and I tell ya they give Leo a run for his money . This is the pleasant voice of 🐊 Charlotte whispering some sweet nothings into the kings ear , as ya do . Volume ⬆️. Incidentally I have 68 recordings of Salties roaring a sound many people even experts have never