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Original Screenplay winner for The Story of Louis Pasteur. Paul Muni, Luise Rainer and Frank Capra. Best Actor winner for The Story of Louis Pasteur, Best Actress winner for The Great Ziegfeld, and Best Directing winner for Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. View More Memorable Moments.
The 9th Academy Awards were held on March 4, 1937, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California to honor films released in 1936. They were hosted by George Jessel, with music by the Victor Young Orchestra, with Spike Jones on drums.
Date of Ceremony: Thursday, March 4, 1937. For films released in: 1936. Host (s): George Jessel. Nominations List. Other years: < 8th. 10th > “Toastmaster General of the United States” George Jessel hosted the 9th Academy Awards which were presented at the Biltmore Hotel on March 4th, 1937.
director William A. Wellman's earliest version of A Star is Born (with six nominations and one win - Best Original Story (for co-writer/director Wellman), and with a Special Award for Color Photography), about a shy hopeful actress who becomes a star through the help of a declining, alcoholic actor
Altogether, the four movies received 25 nominations for various Academy Awards, winning only three: 1937, Best Writing (original story); 1976, Best Music (original song); 2018, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (original song), and also an honorary award in 1937 (color photography).
Feb 5, 2014 · DANCE DIRECTION. Busby Berkeley – “The Finale” number – Varsity Show. Bobby Connolly – “Too Marvelous for Words” number – Ready, Willing and Able. Dave Gould – “All God’s Children Got Rhythm” number – A Day at the Races. Sammy Lee – “Swing Is Here to Stay” number – Ali Baba Goes to Town.
Oct 27, 2017 · Boys Town won two Academy awards. Dore Schary and Eleanore Griffen were honored for writing the Best Original Story, and Spencer Tracy won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Father Flanagan. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Norman Taurog) and Outstanding Production.
