1st Academy Awards 1929
The 1st Academy Awards honored movies released from August 1, 1927 to August 1, 1928. Held on Thursday, May 16, 1929 at the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, this inaugural ceremony introduced the world to the Oscars. It featured multiple winners in key categories, including Emil Jannings taking home Best Actor honors and Janet Gaynor winning Best Actress for her performances in three films.
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Total movie nominations
4
Total movie wins
4
Total people nominations
3
Total people wins
3
Most Nominations
Sunrise
Most Wins
Sunrise
Most recognized genres
Romance
Drama
Action
Most Nominations
Janet Gaynor
All Actress Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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Nominees
All Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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All Engineering Effects Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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All Outstanding Picture Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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All Special Award Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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All Unique and Artistic Picture Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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All Writing (Adaptation) Winners and Nominees – 1st Academy Awards 1929
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Nominees
All Winners and Nominees – Full 1st Academy Awards Awards 1929 Category Breakdown
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1st Academy Awards - Actress
1st Academy Awards - Art Direction
NOMINEES
Sunrise1st Academy Awards - Cinematography
WINNER
Sunrise1st Academy Awards - Engineering Effects
WINNER
Wings1st Academy Awards - Outstanding Picture
WINNER
Wings1st Academy Awards - Special Award
WINNER
The Circus1st Academy Awards - Writing (Adaptation)
NOMINEES
The Jazz Singer
