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1. Walter Brennan and Gary Cooper teamed up in this 1940 classic that won Walter Brennan his then record breaking third competitive Academy Award. What movie was it?
2. In 1941 Barbara Stanwyck worked twice with Henry Fonda and Gary Cooper. Which of the following films did she receive an Academy Award nomination for?
3. 1942 is known for "Mrs. Miniver", "Casablanca", and "Yankee Doodle Dandy". "Mrs. Miniver" took home Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director at the Oscars. "Yankee Doodle Dandy" took home Best Actor. Who took home Best Supporting Actor and for what film?
4. Which of these 1943 films won Best Picture at the Golden Globes?
5. Ethel Barrymore joined her brothers John and Lionel when she won her first Oscar for which 1944 film?
6. In 1945 the Golden Globes successfully "predicted" the Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director for the Academy Awards. They differed on Best Actress though. Who did the Golden Globes choose for Best Actress that the Oscars didn't?
7. 1946's "The Jolson Story" was a biopic of Al Jolson, the man who said the first words in film history. Which of the following actors was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Al Jolson?
8. 1947's "Gentleman's Agreement" was nominated for four acting awards at the Oscars. Which of the following acting categories was "Gentleman's Agreement" NOT nominated for?
9. Laurence Olivier's 1948 version of "Hamlet" gained him three Oscar nominations in one night. Which category was he NOT nominated for?
10. "All the King's Men" scored three wins at the 7th Golden Globes for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. The Academy Awards agreed with them for the Best Picture and Best Actor category (Broderick Crawford). Who won the Academy Award for Best Director?
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