2nd Academy Awards
Awards

2nd Academy Awards 1930

The 2nd Academy Awards honored movies released from August 1, 1928 to July 31, 1929. Held on Thursday, April 3, 1930 at the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel, the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in acting, directing, art direction, cinematography, and writing. Memorable winners included Warner Baxter for Best Actor, Mary Pickford for Best Actress, and Frank Lloyd for Best Directing.

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Highlights

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Total movie nominations

1

Total movie wins

1

Total people nominations

3

Total people wins

1

The Broadway Melody

Most Nominations

The Broadway Melody

3 nominations
The Broadway Melody

Most Wins

The Broadway Melody

1 wins

Most recognized genres

Drama

Drama

1 nominations 0 wins
Romance

Romance

1 nominations 0 wins
Musical

Musical

1 nominations 0 wins

Most Nominations

Harry Beaumont

1 nominations

Actress

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Directing

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Outstanding Picture

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All winners and nominees

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