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In this episode of The Firsts, we take you back to May 16, 1929, when the very first Academy Awards were held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. In this historic ceremony, a total of 12 awards were presented, recognizing the finest achievements in early cinema. Join us as we explore the legendary names and films that set the foundation for the Oscars.

Discover the Best Actor winner, Emil Jannings, celebrated for his powerful performances in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. We also shine a light on Janet Gaynor, the first Best Actress, who won for three films: Seventh Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise.

Witness the two films that made history that night—Wings, which earned Best Picture for Production, and Sunrise, honored with Best Picture for Unique and Artistic Production. We also celebrate the groundbreaking Best Director winners, Frank Borzage for Seventh Heaven (Dramatic Picture) and Lewis Milestone for Two Arabian Knights (Comedy Picture).

Explore the artistry behind the scenes, as William Cameron Menzies took home Best Art Direction for The Dove and Tempest, and Charles Rosher and Karl Struss were awarded Best Cinematography for their visually stunning work on Sunrise.

We'll also discuss the best in writing, with Benjamin Glazer winning Best Writing for an Adaptation for Seventh Heaven, Ben Hecht honored for Best Writing of an Original Story with Underworld, and Joseph Farnham recognized for Best Title Writing in silent films like The Crowd and Laugh, Clown, Laugh.

The technical brilliance of Roy Pomeroy, who won Best Engineering Effects for the thrilling aerial sequences in Wings, will also be featured, as well as two Honorary Awards: one for The Jazz Singer, which revolutionized cinema with synchronized sound, and a special recognition for Charlie Chaplin for his work in The Circus.

This night of firsts marked the beginning of what would become the most prestigious award ceremony in cinema history. Dive into the stories of the films and talents that shaped Hollywood’s golden era.

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