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11th Academy Awards 1939

The 11th Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film for movies released in 1938. Held on February 23, 1939 at the Biltmore Bowl of the Biltmore Hotel, the ceremony honored excellence across a wide range of categories—from acting and directing to technical and artistic disciplines. The event also featured special awards recognizing unique contributions to cinema.

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Highlights of 11th Academy Awards 1939 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 11th Academy Awards 1939. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 1939 ceremony.


Total movie nominations

1

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

1

Total people wins

1

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Most Nominations

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1 nomination
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Most Wins

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1 win

Most recognized genres

Fantasy

Fantasy

1 nominations 1 win
Romance

Romance

1 nominations 1 win
Animation

Animation

1 nominations 1 win

All Special Award Winners and Nominees – 11th Academy Awards 1939

Explore the full list of winners and nominees for the Special Award category at the 11th Academy Awards 1939. Find out which films and performances earned critical acclaim in this prestigious awards category.


All Winners and Nominees – Full 11th Academy Awards Awards 1939 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 11th Academy Awards Awards 1939. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

11th Academy Awards - Special Award

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