Movie mogul Marcus Loew was a prominent figure in the early days of the film industry. He was the founder of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studio, which he established in 1924. He was also the owner of several movie theaters, including the Loews Theatres chain. Loew was known for his innovative business strategies, such as introducing the double feature and the use of tiered pricing. He was also an early adopter of sound technology, which revolutionized the industry. Loew's influence on the film industry was so great that he was often referred to as the 'movie mogul'.