King of Jazz is a 1930 American pre-Code color musical film starring Paul Whiteman and his orchestra. In the 1920s Whiteman signed and featured jazz musicians including Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang (both are seen and heard in the film), Bix Beiderbecke (who had left before filming began), Frank Trumbauer, and others.

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

A musical-adventure that follows a Boston dance instructor kidnapped by pirates, ending up in a 19th-century California town for comedic and romantic escapades. Noted for vibrant Technicolor sequences, it's among early musicals filmed in color.

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

A comedy-romance about a small-town girl mistakenly believed to be terminally ill, sparking a media frenzy orchestrated by a journalist. Known for its satirical take on fame and the media, it humorously explores the situation.

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

A children's-drama film based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel. It follows Sara Crewe, a young girl at a boarding school while her father serves in the military. Known for its heartwarming story, it remains a beloved classic.