Chapter 1
Oscars go to war
Chapter 2
Masterpieces and legendary upsets
Chapter 3
Family feuds and acting triumphs
Chapter 4
Rules, tech, and global expansion
YOUR GOAL
Master of Oscars of the 1940s
Ch 3 · Family feuds and acting triumphs
schopenhauer The Oscar Sister Feud
They both took home the golden Oscar prize, With icy glares beneath the Hollywood skies!
schopenhauer Laurence Olivier became the first person to direct himself to an acting Oscar in 1949's 'Hamlet.'
schopenhauer Non-professional actor Harold Russell won two Oscars for the same performance in 1947, a unique feat in Academy history.
BETA
schopenhauer Match 1940s stars to their filmographies to discover the drama of classic Oscar rivalries.
Fun Fact
Double Oscar winner: Harold Russell is the only actor to win two Academy Awards for the exact same film role.
Glossary
feid (noun)
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, especially between families or groups. In 1941, Joan Fontaine won an Oscar over her sister Olivia de Havilland, intensifying their lifelong estrangement.
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, especially between families or groups. In 1941, Joan Fontaine won an Oscar over her sister Olivia de Havilland, intensifying their lifelong estrangement.
Quiz
Why did Harold Russell win two Oscar statuettes for 'The Best Years of Our Lives' in 1947?
Quiz
Who directed and starred in the 1948 film adaptation of 'Hamlet' that won Best Picture?
Quiz
Which real-life sisters were both nominated for Best Actress in 1942, escalating their famous sibling rivalry?
Quiz
For which film did Joan Fontaine win the Best Actress Oscar in 1942, beating her sister?
Quiz
What physical disability did Oscar-winner Harold Russell have when he starred in 'The Best Years of Our Lives'?
Quiz
Which Shakespearean film won Best Picture in 1949, with its star also winning Best Actor?
Quiz
What modern psychological term was popularized by the 1944 Ingrid Bergman film that won her an Oscar?