Oscar: Award as Compensation to Losers–Bette Davis, Dangerous

Bette Davis’ first Best Actress award for Dangerous in 1935 is considered to be the first consolation, or as known in the industry a “hold-over” award, given to her for missing out on the previous year’s Best Actress nominations.

Weary River (1929): Oscar-Nominated Drama, Directed by Frank Lloyd, Starring Barthelmess and Betty Compson

This romantic drama, directed by Frank Lloyd, stars Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, and William Holden.

Oscar Quiz: Director and Picture–Nominees

In how many years there was no correlation between the nominees of the Best Director and the nominees of the Best Picture Oscars? Share this:

Oscar Quiz: Director and Picture

In how many years there was no correlation between the winner of the Best Director and the winner of the Best Picture Oscars? Share this:

Oscar Quiz: Director–Academy and Directors Guild of America (DGA)

In how many years there was a discrepancy between the winner of the Best Director Oscar and the winner of the Directors Guild of America (DGA)? Share this: