1938 - The Awful Truth About the Oscars...

I know, I know, another old Oscars ceremony from over 85 years ago. It can’t possibly be interesting!  You can think that… but you’d be wrong!  This year had 10 best picture nominees, covering a wide range of interesting topics — from the rise of fascism, the great Chicago fire and a love affair with Napoleon to the struggles of making it as an actress or Broadway star, the pitfalls of divorce and the plight of ancient Chinese farmers (played by non-Chinese actors.) Plus the first of four versions of A Star is Born. It’s an amazing year featuring the rising stars of the industry (Bogart, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Muni and more!) Trust us, if you love movies, (and adding movies you've never heard of to your watch list) you’re gonna love this episode.  As always, thanks for listening!

Films Mentioned

(* recommended)

*The Awful Truth

*The Life of Emile Zola

*A Star is Born

*Dead End

*One Hundred Men and a Girl

*Stage Door

*The Good Earth

*Lost Horizon

*In Old Chicago

*Captains Courageous

*Conquest

*Night Must Fall

*Hurricane

*The Black Legion

Topper

*Camille

*Stella Dallas

*Angel

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