In order to establish a standard period of time between awards, two ceremonies were held in the same year, the only time in history. Sound films officially became eligible for all categories. The Broadway Melody became the first sound film to win Best Picture.
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Oscar History: 1927
On May 16th, 1929, the organization that would become known as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, (at the time comprised of 230 members) gathered to celebrate and honor the best of films made between August of 1927 and July of 1928. The winners of the 12 categories of films had already beenContinue reading “Oscar History: 1927”