1932 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 5th Academy Awards, held on November 18, 1932, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, marked a significant milestone in Hollywood's golden age
Hosted by Conrad Nagel, this ceremony celebrated films released between August 1, 1931, and July 31, 1932
The event took place during the Great Depression, adding poignancy to the glamour of the occasion
"Grand Hotel" made history as the first and only film to win Best Picture without receiving any other nominations
Walt Disney received an honorary award for creating Mickey Mouse, signaling the growing importance of animation in cinema
Helen Hayes and Fredric March clinched the top acting honors, with March tying Wallace Beery in an unprecedented occurrence
The ceremony also introduced the Short Subject categories, expanding the scope of recognition for filmmakers
These awards reflected the industry's resilience and creativity during challenging economic times.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1932, during the 5th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 18/11/1932 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 1932:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1932?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1932?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1932?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1932?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1932?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- The 5th Academy Awards ceremony was held on November 18, 1932, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
- It was the first ceremony to use the name "Academy Awards" officially.
- "Grand Hotel" won Best Picture, becoming the only film to win this award without receiving any other nominations.
- Walt Disney received an honorary award for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
- Fredric March ("Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde") and Wallace Beery ("The Champ") tied for Best Actor, with only one vote separating them.
- Helen Hayes won Best Actress for "The Sin of Madelon Claudet," her first Oscar nomination and win.
- The ceremony lasted only 15 minutes, making it the shortest Academy Awards in history.
- There were no official hosts for this ceremony.
- This was the last year that the awards recognized achievements from August to July instead of the calendar year.
- The awards were not broadcast on radio or television, as this practice hadn't begun yet.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1932 Academy Awards?
There was no official host for the 1932 Academy Awards. The ceremony was a banquet held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and it was presided over by the Academy president at the time, Conrad Nagel. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1932 Oscars?
There were no significant surprises recorded for the 1932 Academy Awards. The ceremony was still in its early years (it was only the 5th Academy Awards), and the process was not as elaborate or publicized as it is today. The winners were generally considered deserving, and there were no major upsets or unexpected outcomes noted in historical records. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1932 Academy Awards?
Unfortunately, there are no records of memorable speeches from the 1932 Academy Awards. The ceremony was much smaller and less formal than modern Oscar ceremonies, and speeches were not recorded or widely reported. The focus was more on announcing winners rather than giving elaborate acceptance speeches.
What happened in 1932?
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