The Asbury Park Press recently published another story I wrote for the “Last Exit” special issue of Weird NJ: This one is about the original Leo the Lion, one of a number of roaring lions that MGM featured at the start of its films. This Leo in particular lived on a farm/animal sanctuary in Gillette, NJ, and is rumored to be buried at the foot of this pine tree.
Kinda looks like a roaring lion, right? Photo by me, 2009.
Here’s a closer view of the alleged burial site.
Leo the MGM Lion: Buried here? Photo by me, 2009.
My grandfather and a bunch of other relatives worked for MGM during the Golden age so I have a fond affection for Leo.
Neat! What kinds of things did they do at MGM?