LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY 1930's

The King of Jazz (1930) Inducted 2013

The King of Jazz (1930) Inducted 2013

A lavish musical revue featuring elaborate production numbers, comedy sketches, and performances showcasing music and entertainment of the Jazz Age. Known for its spectacular early Technicolor photography and large-scale musical sequences.


ACADEMY AWARDS:

Best Picture - Nominee

Best Cinematography - Winner

Best Art Direction - Nominee

Best Sound, Recording - Winner


Becky Sharp (1935) inducted 2019

Becky Sharp (1935) inducted 2019

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) inducted 1999

My Man Godfrey (1936) inducted 1999

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