Post by Die Fledermaus on Feb 29, 2008 13:41:03 GMT -4
I will try to find something even more important for this Feb. 29th!
>> February 29 1940 : McDaniel wins Oscar
On February 29, 1940, Gone with the Wind is honored with eight Oscars
by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. An epic
Southern romance set during the hard times of the Civil War, the movie
swept the prestigious Best Picture, Director, Screenplay,
Cinematography, Art Direction, Film Editing, and Actress categories.
However, the most momentous award that night undoubtedly went to
Hattie McDaniel for her portrayal of "Mammy," a housemaid and former
slave. McDaniel, who won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award,
was the first African American actress or actor ever to be honored
with an Oscar.<<
>> February 29 1940 : McDaniel wins Oscar
On February 29, 1940, Gone with the Wind is honored with eight Oscars
by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. An epic
Southern romance set during the hard times of the Civil War, the movie
swept the prestigious Best Picture, Director, Screenplay,
Cinematography, Art Direction, Film Editing, and Actress categories.
However, the most momentous award that night undoubtedly went to
Hattie McDaniel for her portrayal of "Mammy," a housemaid and former
slave. McDaniel, who won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award,
was the first African American actress or actor ever to be honored
with an Oscar.<<
~Jenn~"There are two means of refuge from the misery of life - music and cats."[/color]