Chapter 1

The wartime Oscars and physical sacrifices

Chapter 2

Hollywood sibling rivalries and acting triumphs

Chapter 3

Ceremonial milestones and behind-the-scenes drama

Chapter 4

Post-war realism and changing tides

YOUR GOAL

Master of Oscar winners of the 1940s

Ch 2 · Hollywood sibling rivalries and acting triumphs
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Glossary
sibling (noun)
One of two or more individuals having one or both parents in common. Siblings Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland competed for the Best Actress Oscar in 1942.

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Fun Fact

Sibling rivalry: Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland are the only sisters to both win lead acting Oscars.

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Gossip

Which acting triumph of the 1940s do you find most impressive?

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Quiz

James Baskett received an Honorary Academy Award in 1948 for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in which controversial Disney film?

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Why did Harold Russell win two Academy Awards for his single performance in The Best Years of Our Lives?

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For which film did Joan Fontaine win her Best Actress Oscar, defeating her sister Olivia de Havilland?

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Which sister duo is the only pair of siblings to both win Best Actress Academy Awards?

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Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1948 for his legendary performance in the Shakespeare adaptation of Hamlet?

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For which 1944 psychological thriller did Ingrid Bergman win her very first Best Actress Academy Award?

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Which beloved singer won the Best Actor Oscar in 1945 for his role as Father Chuck O'Malley in Going My Way?

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Which actress won the Best Actress Oscar in 1948 for her role as a deaf-mute woman in Johnny Belinda?

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