1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision.
MGM declines: more pictures flop, fewer win Oscars, Mayer hates the realistic message movies of Schary and is fired by Schenk, stars are released from contracts. A Kerkorian takeover leads to sets and props sold, Turner buying the library.