
8th Academy Awards 1936
The 8th Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film for movies released in 1935. Held on March 5, 1936 at the Biltmore Bowl of the Biltmore Hotel, the ceremony recognized excellence in acting, directing, and a variety of technical disciplines. The event is remembered for its iconic winners and its significant contributions to cinematic history.
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Total movie nominations
7
Total movie wins
2
Total people nominations
8
Total people wins
3


Most recognized genres

Drama

Romance

Adventure
Most Nominations
Frank Lloyd
All Actor Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Art Direction Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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Nominees
All Assistant Director Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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Nominees
All Dance Direction Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Directing Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Film Editing Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Music (Scoring) Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Music (Song) Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Outstanding Production Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Sound Recording Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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Nominees
All Writing (Screenplay) Winners and Nominees – 8th Academy Awards 1936
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 8th Academy Awards Awards 1936 Category Breakdown
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8th Academy Awards - Actor
8th Academy Awards - Art Direction
NOMINEES
Top Hat8th Academy Awards - Assistant Director
NOMINEES
David Copperfield8th Academy Awards - Directing
8th Academy Awards - Film Editing
8th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring)
8th Academy Awards - Outstanding Production
8th Academy Awards - Sound Recording
NOMINEES
The Bride of Frankenstein8th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay)