A Blind Bargain (1922) still only, because the film is considered lost.
1921
What Happened to Rosa (1921)
1923–1924
What Happened to Rosa (1921, 1923 reissue)
Wild Oranges (1924)
Odd Version
Metro-Goldwyn Pictures
Metro and Goldwyn Pictures are acquired and merged to "Metro-Goldwyn Pictures" by Marcus Loew.
1924–1928?
1925 variant.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Following the merger with Louis B. Mayer Pictures, the company is from this point on named Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation.
1924–1928
Slats
This lion, Slats (Really named Cairbre), was shown at Gay's Lion Farm.
The Circle (1925)
This version may have replaced Jackie
The Unholy Three (1925)
1928–1956
Jackie
1928–1953
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925, 1931 reissue)
Jackie with copyright notices and information
With the National Recovery Administration logo at the bottom left. This was used when MGM supported the NRA the following year.
The Good Earth (1937)
Sepia tone version
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Rare sepia toned of The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Rotoscoped version of Jackie the Lion on a Captain and the Kids cartoon Petunia Natural Park (1939)
Rare Color Version, from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)
another rare colorized version
Seen on various MGM films that were colorized
This logo was used for March of the Wooden Soldiers.
From the rare colorized version of David Copperfield (1935)
MGM celebrates it's Silver Anniversary. This special logo was used for Adam's Rib and In the Good Old Summertime.
That's Entertainment II (1976)
1953–1956
1953 version; this was used in tandem with the Tanner logo but used in black & white films. This was seen on Blackboard Jungle (1955)
1928–1932
Telly (1st Technicolor Lion)
The Mysterious Island (1929)
Gus Edwards' Kiddie Revue (1930)
1932–1935
Coffee (2nd Technicolor Lion)
Roast-Beef and Movies (1934)
A variant with an blue frame.
Rare blue background variant.
Poor Little Me (1935)
1934–1956
Tanner (3rd Technicolor Lion)
1934–1953
A "Tanner" live-action movie films from 1934-1952. This logo in the late 1930s and early 1940s was used for one-shot, Barney Bear, and Tom and Jerry cartoons. (1939-1942)
Mid-1930's MGM Logo
The Marx Brothers: A Night At The Opera (1935)
The Marx Brothers: A Night At The Opera (1935, A)
The Marx Brothers: A Night At The Opera (1935, B)
The Marx Brothers: A Night At The Opera (1935, C)
To Spring (1936)
The Early Bird And The Worm (1936)
The Old Mild Pond (1936)
Pipe Dreams (1938)
TheMadMaestro (1940)
National Velvet (1944)
3 Godfathers (1948)
Quo Vadis (1951)
Plymouth Adventure (1952)
Singin' in The Rain (1952)
This 1942-1946 logo was used for Barney Bear, Tom and Jerry and Droopy cartoons.
Mid 1940s cartoon logo. (1946-1952)
Early 1950s cartoon logo. (1952-1954)
Early 1950s cartoon logo. (version 2 1952-1954)
Mid 1950s cartoon logo. (1954-1955)
1950s cartoon logo formatted in CinemaScope. (1954-1958)
1953–1956
1953 Version
Variation with copyright disclaimer from Strauss Fantasy (1954)
A surprise appearance of Tanner. This was seen on the '60s Tom and Jerry cartoons. (1963-1967)
1956–1958
George
Black and White variation
CinemaScope variation
CinemaScope version A
Alternate unused logo filmed in 70mm, circa 1955. The frame has faded, thus the pink hue.
High Society (1956)
In The First Man Into Space (1959) the logo plasters with the 1957-1984 logo
1957–present
Leo
Leo was MGM's longest lived lion and was very infamous. The lion was used in a total of 57 years.
1957–1986
1957-1984, 1985-1986
Black and White rendition of the 1957 logo
Rare Color Version
Some Came Running (1958)
The Gazebo (1959)
North By Northwest (1959)
The Last Voyage (1960) the first film to use 2 roars only.
Cartoon version from 1961-1962 on Gene Dietch's Tom and Jerry cartoons
Parody found in Tom and Jerry in 1963 until 1967.
Advance to the Rear (1964)
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967, A)
Lionpower from MGM opening (1967)
Lionpower from MGM closing (1967)
House of Dark Shadows (1970)
Strange Brew (1983)
Wise Guys (1986)
1974-1975 (50th anniversary)
50th Anniversary variation A
50th Anniversary variation B
1983-1986, July 10, 1987
Following MGM's merger with United Artists in 1981, the banner now reads "MGM/UA Entertainment Co."
Octopussy (1983)
A Christmas Story (1983)
Reckless (1984)
Cat's Eye (1985)
1984-1985 (60th anniversary)
In 1984, MGM celebrated their 60th Anniversary. The ribbons were now gold and would stay that way for the next 30 years. The banner now reads "Diamond Jubilee".
Lamb Chop (1984)
Red Dawn (1984)
2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984)
1986–2009
1986–2001
An combination of the 1957 and 1984 logos. The 1957 parts were used. The banner was reverted back to its original name and in gold and the mask is in a darker red color. This would be a new design that would be used forever in life of MGM.
The Little Girl Who Lived Down The Lane (1976, 2001 re-issue)
The Flamingo Kid (1984, 2002 reissue)
Prizzi's Honor (1985, 2002 reissue)
The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)
Agent Cody Banks (2003)
Good Boy! (2003)
Soul Plane (2004)
Stellaluna (2004)
Me And You And Everyone We Know (2005)
Yours, Mine & Ours (2005)
Into The Blue (2005)
The Pink Panther (Frame A, 2006)
The Pink Panther (Frame B, 2006)
The Pink Panther (Frame C, 2006)
Casino Royale (2006)
Basic Instinct 2 (2006)
Hannibal Rising (2007)
Premonition (2007)
Lars And The Real Girl (2007)
Igor (2008)
2008–2012
2008-2011
In 2008, the ribbons were remade to look metallic. The mask was a gold color as well. The URL now reads MGM.COM
'Golden' version with byline (2008-2011)
Matted version of the 2008 logo
The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
Zookeeper (2011)
An alternate logo graphic from 2011.
2011–2012
The URL was removed in 2011.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
2012–present
Skyfall (2012)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Carrie (2013)
RoboCop (2014)
Hercules (2014)
1966–1968 (On-screen),-1982 (Print Logo)
This logo was nicknamed the Stylized Lion. It was used on 3 films until it was retired in 1968. Luckily, it was used as the print logo for MGM until at least 1982.