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Oscar winners of the 1940s

Chapter 1

The wartime Oscars and physical sacrifices

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Chapter 2

Hollywood sibling rivalries and acting triumphs

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Chapter 3

Ceremonial milestones and behind-the-scenes drama

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Chapter 4

Post-war realism and changing tides

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Master of Oscar winners of the 1940s

Ch 1 · The wartime Oscars and physical sacrifices
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Glossary
plaster (noun)
A mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens upon drying, used for making sculptured casts. During World War II, the Academy crafted its iconic statuettes from this material due to metal shortages.

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Fun Fact

Plaster trophies: During World War II, Oscar statuettes were made of plaster instead of bronze to save metal.

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Gossip

Which 1940s wartime movie would you watch first?

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Quiz

In what year of the 1940s did the Academy first introduce a formal category for Best Documentary?

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Which wartime film won Best Picture in 1943 and was openly praised by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill?

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Which legendary director won the Best Documentary Oscar for his combat film The Battle of Midway in 1943?

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Who was the first African American actor to win an Oscar, taking home Best Supporting Actress in 1940?

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What material was used to make Oscar statuettes from 1943 to 1945 due to World War II metal shortages?

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Which actress delivered the longest acceptance speech in Oscar history, lasting over five minutes, at the 1943 ceremony?

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What major change did the Academy make to the 1940 ceremony's banquet setup to keep winners a secret?

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Which 1943 film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1944 and featured the famous line, 'Here's looking at you, kid'?

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