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The 1939 Oscar Winners
The 11th Annual Oscars were held on February 23, 1939 at the Biltmore Bowl, Biltmore Hotel.
 
Released domestically on August 23, 1938 by Columbia Pictures
Director: Frank Capra
Starring: Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, Edward Arnold, Mischa Auer

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Bette Davis
Jezebel
 
 
 
Fay Bainter
Jezebel
 
 
 
1. The Adventures of Robin Hood won 3 Oscars
2. Boys Town won 2 Oscars
3. You Can't Take It with You won 2 Oscars
4. Jezebel won 2 Oscars
5. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs won 1 Oscar
6. Sweethearts won 1 Oscar
7. Pygmalion won 1 Oscar
8. The Great Waltz won 1 Oscar
9. The Big Broadcast of 1938 won 1 Oscar
10. Spawn of the North won 1 Oscar
11. Kentucky won 1 Oscar
12. The Cowboy and the Lady won 1 Oscar
  
 
 
Art Direction
The Adventures of Robin Hood
 
Cinematography (black & white)
The Great Waltz
 
Film Editing
The Adventures of Robin Hood
 
Music (Original Score)
The Adventures of Robin Hood
 
Music (Original Song)
The Big Broadcast of 1938
"Thanks for the Memory" - Music by Ralph Rainger; Lyrics by Leo Robin
 
Sound Mixing
The Cowboy and the Lady
 
Writing (Motion Picture Story)
Boys Town
 
Writing (Screenplay)
Pygmalion
 
Honorary Award
Awarded to Harry M. Warner
In recognition of patriotic service in the production of historical short subjects presenting significant episodes in the early struggle of the American people for liberty.
 
Honorary Award
Awarded to J. Arthur Ball
For his outstanding contributions to the advancement of color in Motion Picture Photography.
 
Honorary Award
Spawn of the North
For outstanding achievement in creating Special Photographic and Sound Effects.
 
Honorary Award
Sweethearts
Awarded to Oliver Marsh and Allen Davey
For the color cinematography.
 
Honorary Award
Awarded to Mickey Rooney
For his significant contribution in bringing to the screen the spirit and personification of youth, and as juvenile players setting a high standard of ability and achievement.
 
Honorary Award
Awarded to Deanna Durbin
For her significant contribution in bringing to the screen the spirit and personification of youth, and as juvenile players setting a high standard of ability and achievement.
 
Honorary Award
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Awarded to Walt Disney
Recognized as a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field for the motion picture cartoon.
 
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Awarded to Hal B. Wallis
 
  
 
 
 
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Golden Globes:
SAG Awards:
 
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