1934 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 6th Academy Awards, held on March 16, 1934, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, marked a significant milestone in Hollywood's golden age
Hosted by Will Rogers, the ceremony celebrated the films of 1932/1933, as the Academy had decided to shift its eligibility period
The evening's highlights included Walt Disney's unprecedented feat of winning all three nominations in the Short Subject (Cartoon) category
'Cavalcade' took home the coveted Best Picture award, while Katharine Hepburn secured her first Oscar for 'Morning Glory.' The ceremony reflected the nation's mood during the Great Depression, with many films addressing social issues
This event also saw the introduction of the Supporting Actor and Actress categories, expanding the recognition of talent in the film industry
The 1934 Academy Awards set the stage for the Oscars' enduring cultural significance.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1934, during the 6th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 16/03/1934 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 5 categories honoring the films released in 1934:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1934?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1934?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1934?
Who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1934?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1934?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- It was the 6th Academy Awards ceremony, held at The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
- This was the first year in which the awards were nicknamed "Oscars," although the origin of the name is disputed.
- "Cavalcade" won Best Picture, marking the first win for Fox Film Corporation (now part of 20th Century Fox).
- Katharine Hepburn won her first Oscar for Best Actress in "Morning Glory," but was not present at the ceremony.
- Walt Disney won his third consecutive Oscar for Best Animated Short Film with "Three Little Pigs."
- Charles Laughton became the first British actor to win an Oscar, for his role in "The Private Life of Henry VIII."
- The ceremony lasted only 15 minutes, making it the shortest Academy Awards in history.
- There were no formal acceptance speeches; winners simply came forward to accept their awards.
- This was the last year that the eligibility period for nominations was spread over two calendar years (from August 1, 1932, to December 31, 1933).
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1934 Academy Awards?
There was no official host for the 1934 Academy Awards. The 6th Academy Awards ceremony, which honored films released in 1932/1933, was held on March 16, 1934, at The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. At that time, the Academy Awards did not have a designated host as they do in modern ceremonies. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1934 Oscars?
One of the biggest surprises at the 1934 Oscars was the tie for Best Actor between Wallace Beery for 'The Champ' and Fredric March for 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. According to Academy rules at the time, if the difference in voting was less than three votes, it was considered a tie. Beery reportedly received one less vote than March. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1934 Academy Awards?
Unfortunately, there are no widely known or recorded memorable speeches from the 1934 Academy Awards. The ceremony was much smaller and less formal than modern Oscar ceremonies, and speeches were not typically recorded or preserved from this early period in Oscar history. The focus was primarily on announcing and presenting the awards rather than on acceptance speeches.
What happened in 1934?
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