She received her first nomination in 1936 for William Wyler’s Dodsworth, in which she practically has only one scene–albeit a very good one.
Oscar Speeches: Hale County This Morning–Reaction to Nomination
February 17, 2019 by
When the Oscar nomination happened, it was more community-oriented than about myself. This film is on the tail end of many other ones that have slowly chipped away.
Oscar Directors: Fleming, Victor–Credited (but Not Sole) Director of Gone with the Wind and Wizard of Oz
February 16, 2019 by
Fleming’s two most famous films came in 1939, when The Wizard of Oz was followed by Gone with the Wind. Fleming was not the original director on either project.
Oscars: Directors–Basic Facts You Need to Know
February 14, 2019 by
Best Director Oscar: Basic Facts You Need to Know: Youngest and Oldest Nominees and Winners.
Oscar: Lead or Supporting Nomination–To Be or Not to Be
February 13, 2019 by
Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress Category: The Supporting Acting categories were established in 1936, and until 1943, winners in that league received plaques rather than Oscar statuettes. My Cousin Rachel (1952): Fox studio head, Darryl Zanuck decided to enlist newcomer Richard Burton in the Supporting Actor category for “My Cousin Rachel,” to keep his new […]
