Which is the correct way of writing MGM - is it "MGM" or "M.G.M." or is it "M-G-M"?

I'm proof reading the manuscript of a non-fiction book and the author uses "MGM" when referring to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio, but I don't think that's technically correct. I think it's "M-G-M" but before I ask the author to make 9000 corrections, I want to be sure. Asked by duhaussie 53 months ago Similar questions: correct writing MGM M G M Arts > Writing.

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And the answer is...MGM It’s MGM--based on the information on their official website (corporate information center) at mgm.mediaroom.com/ I can’t find any place on the website that references anything other than Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and MGM: "MGM and its legendary roaring lion logo was formed in April 1924 by theater magnate Marcus Loew, who orchestrated the merger of Metro Pictures Corp. , Goldwyn Pictures and Louis B. Mayer Productions.

With visionary Louis B. Mayer and production genius Irving Thalberg at the helm, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was a powerhouse of prolific artistry and filmmaking expertise that the studio famously said attracted “more stars than there are in the heavens. ” From 1924 to 1954, the Culver City-based studio dominated the movie business, creating a Best Picture nominee every year for three straight decades.

One of the more memorable years at the Academy Awards® was in 1939 when MGM’s Gone With the Wind and MGM’s The Wizard Of Oz were both nominated for Best Picture. Gone With the Wind took home Best Picture that year, along with 8 other Oscars®. The Wizard of Oz secured two Oscars.

Hattie McDaniel Won for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and became the first African American to be nominated for and win an Oscar®. " mgm.mediaroom.com/index. Php?

S=40 Interestingly, I see at least one book on amazon.com whose title (just to confuse the issue) is: Merchant of Dreams: Louis B. Mayer, M.G.M., and the Secret Hollywood (Hardcover) but according to the corporate website, it is definitely MGM. Sources: mgm.mediaroom.com/index.

Php? S=40 .

It's MGM. Originally MGM stood for Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Now the name of the company is MGM or Metro Goldwyn Mayer.In it's essence it isn't short for anything anymore; MGM is a logo of the company.

I live and work in Hollywood and that's how it's written. Google Map View Larger Map .

MGM according to their site. It looks like MGM is the correct answer. Check their site.

mgm.com/corp_main.php .

MGM is correct--at least according to MGM, itself, who should know. The only time hyphens are used is when using the studio's full name, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Periods have never been used at all.

Sources: MGM .

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I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.