In 1929 , MGM promoted him from draftsman to art director .
He remained at the studio until its merger with Goldwyn Pictures to form Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer in 1924 .
In 1929 , Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer promoted him from draftsman to art director .
He remained at the studio until its merger with Goldwyn Pictures to form Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer in 1924 .