The 12th Academy Awards 1940
The 12th Academy Awards were held on February 29, 1940 at the Coconut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel, honoring movies released in 1939. The ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in directing, acting, cinematography, production design, and music. Notable honors included Victor Fleming’s win for directing Gone with the Wind, Vivien Leigh’s performance in the same film, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to David O. Selznick.
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Total movie nominations
10
Total movie wins
4
Total people nominations
15
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Adventure
Most Nominations
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Nominees
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WINNER
The Wizard of Oz
Nominees
All Outstanding Production Winners and Nominees – The 12th Academy Awards 1940
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All Winners and Nominees – Full The 12th Academy Awards Awards 1940 Category Breakdown
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The 12th Academy Awards - Actor
The 12th Academy Awards - Actor in a Supporting Role
The 12th Academy Awards - Actress
The 12th Academy Awards - Actress in a Supporting Role
The 12th Academy Awards - Art Direction
The 12th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Black-and-White)
NOMINEES
StagecoachThe 12th Academy Awards - Cinematography (Color)
WINNER
Gone with the WindThe 12th Academy Awards - Directing
The 12th Academy Awards - Film Editing
The 12th Academy Awards - Music (Original Score)
The 12th Academy Awards - Music (Scoring)
The 12th Academy Awards - Music (Song)
WINNER
The Wizard of OzNOMINEES
Love AffairThe 12th Academy Awards - Outstanding Production
The 12th Academy Awards - Sound Recording
The 12th Academy Awards - Special Award
WINNER
Gone with the WindThe 12th Academy Awards - Special Effects
The 12th Academy Awards - Writing (Original Story)
The 12th Academy Awards - Writing (Screenplay)
WINNER
Gone with the WindNOMINEES
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
