On April 7th 1970, the legendary actor John Wayne won his first and only acting Academy Award, for his role in director Henry Hathaway’s Western True Grit. John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26th 1907 in Winterset, Iowa. His parents changed his name to Marion Mitchell Morrison later, when they decided to … Continue reading April 7 1970 John Wayne Wins Academy Award For True Grit
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March 23 1998 Titanic Wins 11 Oscars
On March 23rd 1998, as James Cameron took the stage to accept his Academy Award for Best Director, it was clear that the blockbuster film Titanic was dominating the Oscars. Titanic had already tied with 1950's All About Eve for the record of most Oscar nominations, at 14. By the end of the night, it … Continue reading March 23 1998 Titanic Wins 11 Oscars
March 19 1953 Cecil B DeMille Wins His First And Only Oscar
On March 19th 1953, Cecil B. DeMille won the only Academy Award of his career. The legendary film maker won with The Greatest Show on Earth, taking home the Oscar for Best Picture. The big-budget film extravaganza about circus life starred Charlton Heston, Betty Hutton, and Cornel Wilde. Born in Ashfield, Massachusetts, in 1881, DeMille … Continue reading March 19 1953 Cecil B DeMille Wins His First And Only Oscar
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