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Academy Awards
 
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is among the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremonies in the world.
 
 
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Pick of the Litter 1934
It Happened One Night
(1934
Classic Capra comedy about an antagonistic couple determined to teach each other about life. Colbert is an unhappy heiress who runs away from her affluent home in search of contentment. On a bus she meets newspaper reporter Gable, who teaches her how "real" people live. She returns the favor in ... more
Twentieth Century
(1934)  Unrated
Maniacal Broadway director Barrymore transforms shop girl Lombard into a smashing success adored by public and press. Tired of Barrymore's manic-excessive ways, she heads for the Hollywood hills, pursued by the Profile in fine form.

Academy Awards: The Oscars 1934
 
 
 
Cleopatra
Achievement in cinematography
 
(Winner) Cleopatra
(1934)  

Nominees:
No Nominees Under this category
 
 

 
The Gay Divorcee
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
 
(Winner) The Gay Divorcee
(1934)  

Nominees:
Flying Down to Rio
(1933) Unrated 
 
 

 
One Night of Love
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
 
(Winner) One Night of Love
(1934) Unrated \"\"
 
 

 
Manhattan Melodrama
Best Story
 
(Winner) Manhattan Melodrama
(1934) Unrated \"\"

Nominees:
Hide-Out
(1934) Unrated 
 
 

 
Frank Capra
Achievement in directing
 
 
 

 
One Night of Love
Achievement in Sound
 
 
 

 
Claudette Colbert
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
 
 
 

 
Clark Gable
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
 

Nominees:
William Powell for The Thin Man
(1934) Unrated 
 
 

 
It Happened One Night
Best Adapted screenplay
 

Nominees:
Viva Villa!
(1934)  
The Thin Man
(1934) Unrated 
 
 


 
 
 
 
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