“1776” received much publicity in 1972, as it was the first independent production of former studio mogul Jack Warner.
Adapted from the hit 1969 Broadway musical by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards, it stars William Daniels, Ken Howard, and Howard Da Silva, who recreate their Broadway roles.
Oscar Movies: 1776 (1972)–Musical Produced by Jack Warner, Nominated for Best Cinematography
February 27, 2013 by
Oscar Movies: Topper Returns (1941)
February 27, 2013 by
The third and last chapter of the “Topper” series, made by the venerable producer Hal Roach, “Topper Returns,” is less of a light screwball comedy and more of a dark house mystery.
Oscar Movies: Topper Takes a Trip (1938)
February 27, 2013 by
Topper Takes a Trip, the 1939 sequel to the hugely popular Topper contains a few clips from the 1937 feature, and its star, Cary Grant, is very much missed.
Oscar Actors: Chatterton, Ruth–Social Background, Career, Awards
February 27, 2013 by
In an Oscar-nominated turn, Ruth Chatterton stars as Jacqueline Fleuriot, the working class wife of a socialite, whose aristocratic in-laws kick her out when she gives birth to a baby of dubious parentage.
Oscar: Best Picture and Best Screenplay
February 26, 2013 by
Of the 85 films, how many Best Picture Oscar winners have won the top award without getting a nomination for Best Screenplay?
