1937 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 9th Academy Awards ceremony, held on March 4, 1937, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, marked a significant milestone in Hollywood's golden age
Hosted by the charismatic George Jessel, the event celebrated the cinematic achievements of 1936
The night's big winner was "The Great Ziegfeld," which took home three awards, including Best Picture
Luise Rainer made history as the first performer to win back-to-back acting Oscars, securing Best Actress for "The Great Ziegfeld." The ceremony reflected the cultural optimism of the era, as the United States was slowly emerging from the Great Depression
Notable attendees included Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, and Walt Disney, whose "The Country Cousin" won Best Animated Short Film
This glamorous event solidified the Academy Awards' status as the premier celebration of cinematic excellence in Hollywood.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 1937, during the 9th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 04/03/1937 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 4 categories honoring the films released in 1937:
What movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 1937?
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 1937?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 1937?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1937?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- Luise Rainer won Best Actress for "The Great Ziegfeld," becoming the first performer to win back-to-back Oscars when she won again the following year.
- Walt Disney received an honorary Oscar for the creation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was the first full-length animated feature film in movie history.
- The Best Picture winner was "The Life of Emile Zola," which was considered a surprise win over the favored "A Star Is Born."
- This was the first year that the Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress categories were introduced. Alice Brady won Best Supporting Actress for "In Old Chicago," but her award was stolen by an impostor who accepted it on her behalf.
- Joseph Schildkraut won Best Supporting Actor for "The Life of Emile Zola," but was not present at the ceremony to accept his award.
- The ceremony was delayed for a week due to severe flooding in Los Angeles.
- This was the last year that the ceremony was held as a banquet rather than a formal awards presentation.
- Edgar Bergen received a special wooden Oscar for his creation of ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy, making it one of the more unique awards in Oscar history.
- Mack Sennett received an honorary award for his lasting contribution to the comedy technique of the screen.
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 1937 Academy Awards?
There was no official host for the 1937 Academy Awards. During this era, the Academy Awards ceremony was a private dinner event without a formal host. - What were the biggest surprises at the 1937 Oscars?
There were no significant surprises recorded for the 1937 Academy Awards. The ceremony was still in its early years and was a relatively small, predictable affair compared to modern Oscar ceremonies. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 1937 Academy Awards?
Unfortunately, there are no records of memorable speeches from the 1937 Academy Awards. The ceremony was not broadcast, and detailed accounts of individual speeches were not typically preserved from this period.
What happened in 1937?
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