Author: VJ


The Great Ziegfeld: 1936 Best Picture

In 1936, MGM’s “The Great Ziegfeld” won the Best Picture Oscar over all these films: “Anthony Adverse”, “Dodsworth”, “Libeled Lady”, “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “San Francisco”,...

Final Jeopardy: Famous Homes (7-18-14)

The Final Jeopardy question (7/18/2014), in the category “Famous Homes” was: Purchased in 1957 & called “the second most famous home in America” it was designated a National Historic Landmark...

Cavalcade: 1933 Best Picture

Nine other films besides “Calvalcade” were up for the top prize at the 6th Academy Awards: “42nd Street”, “A Farewell to Arms”, “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang”,...

Grand Hotel: 1932 Best Picture

1932’s Best Picture winner was Grand Hotel, produced by Irving Thalberg and directed by Edmund Goulding. It was the first film to feature an all-star cast: Greta Garbo, as Grusinskaya,...