AWARDS 1930's

A Farewell to Arms (1932)

A Farewell to Arms (1932)

A romantic-war film set during World War I, where an American ambulance driver falls for a British nurse amidst the chaos of the battlefield. Known for its dramatic storytelling, poignant love story, and pre-Code sensibilities.


ACADEMY AWARDS:

Best Picture - Nominee

Best Cinematography - Winner

Best Art Direction - Nominee

Best Sound, Recording - Winner


 

Becky Sharp (1935)

Becky Sharp (1935)

A historical-drama based on Thackeray's novel Vanity Fair, following Becky Sharp's ambitions in Napoleonic-era British society, notable as the first film shot entirely in three-strip Technicolor.


ACADEMY AWARDS:

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee

My Man Godfrey (1936)

My Man Godfrey (1936)

A comedy-romance about a wealthy family hiring a homeless man, Godfrey, as their butler during the Great Depression. As he brings order to their chaos, his mysterious past is revealed. Known for witty dialogue and social commentary, it's a genre classic.


ACADEMY AWARDS:

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee

Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee

Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee

Best Director - Nominee

Best Writing, Screenplay - Nominee

A Star is Born (1937)

A Star is Born (1937)

A dramatic-romance depicting Esther Blodgett's rise to Hollywood fame while her husband, Norman Maine, a fading star, battles alcoholism. Exploring ambition, love, and fame's costs, it's celebrated for its performances and emotional depth, enduring as a cinema classic.


ACADEMY AWARDS:

Best Picture - Nominee

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee

Best Director - Nominee

Best Writing, Original Story - Nominee

Best Writing, Screenplay - Nominee

Best Assistant Director - Nominee


Gulliver's Travels (1939)

Gulliver's Travels (1939)

An animated-adventure based on Jonathan Swift's classic novel. It follows Lemuel Gulliver, a shipwrecked sailor encountering strange lands and fantastical creatures like the tiny people of Lilliput and the giants of Brobdingnag.


ACADEMY AWARDS:

Best Music, Original Song - Nominee

Best Music, Original Score - Nominee