Honoring the films released between 1927–1928, the 1st Academy Awards Ceremony was held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on May 16, 1929. The ceremony was hosted by Douglas Fairbanks.
This year marked the only year in which the award for Best Unique and Artistic Picture was given. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans received the award.
(Winners in bold. Sorted Alphabetically: Best Picture Nominees, Features)
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Highlights
Best Picture: Wings
Most Awards: 7th Heaven and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (3)
Most Nominations: 7th Heaven (5)
Honorary Academy Awards
Charles Chaplin
Warner Bros.
Resources
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