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. They were hosted by Irvin S. Cobb. Since this ceremony, the

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's award eligibility period coincided with the calendar year (with temporary exceptions for the 93rd and

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). Frank Capra's influential

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. It also was the first romantic comedy to win Best Picture, and the first film to win two acting Oscars. The categories of Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song were first introduced this year. This was the first of only two years in which

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s were permitted, a response to the controversy surrounding the snub of

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for '' Of Human Bondage''. The Academy, inundated by calls, letters and editorials decrying this slight, told members they could vote in names on a printed ballot or write in any other name that was desired.

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declared that this announcement would give Davis the win in a walk. However, in final voting, Davis came in fourth place. Colbert, who viewed herself as having no chance, was informed of her victory upon boarding a train for New York. She hastily rushed into the ceremony to collect her award, then went back to the waiting train. This was the last time that all Best Actor nominees were first time acting nominees until the 95th Academy Awards, and the last time until the 43rd Academy Awards where either lead acting category was entirely first-time nominees. Six-year-old

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Winners and nominees

Awards

Nominees were announced on February 5, 1935. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Select "1934" in the "Award Year(s)" drop-down menu and press "Search".

Special Award

* To

, in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution to screen entertainment during the year 1934.

Multiple nominations and awards

References

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Winners and nominees

Awards

Special Award

Multiple nominations and awards

See also

References