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.
Highlights
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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
Brian Donlevy
Actor
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Actor in a Supporting Role
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Actress
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Actress in a Supporting Role
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Art Direction
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Cinematography (Black-and-White)
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Nominees
Cinematography (Color)
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Directing
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Film Editing
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Music (Original Score)
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Music (Scoring)
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Music (Song)
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WINNER
The Wizard of Oz
Nominees
Outstanding Production
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Sound Recording
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Special Award
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Special Effects
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Writing (Original Story)
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Writing (Screenplay)
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All winners and nominees
Actor
Actor in a Supporting Role
Actress
Actress in a Supporting Role
Art Direction
Cinematography (Black-and-White)
NOMINEES
StagecoachCinematography (Color)
WINNER
Gone with the WindDirecting
Film Editing
Music (Original Score)
Music (Scoring)
Music (Song)
WINNER
The Wizard of OzNOMINEES
Love AffairOutstanding Production
Sound Recording
Special Award
WINNER
Gone with the WindSpecial Effects
Writing (Original Story)
Writing (Screenplay)
WINNER
Gone with the WindNOMINEES
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
