The best way to win awards in Hollywood is to plaster a young face with old?age makeup–artificial aging is interpreted as an infallible sign of "character"–for those who confuse the art of acting with the art of disguise–Andrew Sarris

There are many roads to get an Oscar nomination, but some are more effective, rapid, and success-proof than others. Here is a brief guide , sort of Ten Commandments, for actors who are eager to get an Oscar. Rule 1….

In 1940, the competition in the two lead acting categories was particularly intense. The nominees for Best Actress were: Bette Davis in The Letter, Joan Fontaine in Rebecca, Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia Story, Ginger Rogers in Kitty Foyle, and Martha Scott in Our Town.