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1 1920s

• 1928 - Sunrise
• 1929 - White Shadows in the South Seas

2 1930s

• 1930 - With Byrd at the South Pole
• 1931 - Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
• 1932 - Shanghai Express
• 1933 - A Farewell to Arms
• 1934 - Cleopatra
• 1935 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

From 1936, there were separate awards for Black and White and for Color:

• 1936 - Anthony AdverseAnthony Adverse is a 1936 film based upon the novel by Hervey Allen. The story revolves around the adventures of a young oprhan in the early 19th century. It starred Fredric March in the title role, as well as Olivia de Havilland, Donald Woods, Anita Loui (B&W); The Garden of Allah (Color)
• 1937Events January January 1 Anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua January 11 The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States. January 19 Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, - The Good EarthThe Good Earth is a novel by Pearl S. Buck, first published in 1931 which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1938. It is the first book in a trilogy that also includes the books Sons ( 1932) and A House Divided ( 1935). It is the story of a p (B&W); A star is born (Color)
• 1938Events January -June January 3 The March of Dimes is established by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. January 11 Frances Moulton is the first woman to become president of a US national bank. January 20 Wedding of king Farouk I of Egypt and Farida Zulficar in Cai - The Great WaltzThe Great Waltz is a musical that uses themes by Johann Strauss I and Johann Strauss II, with lyrics and musical adaptation by Robert Wright and George Forrest in the 1970 stage revival and the 1972 film. The original stage production featured lyrics by D (B&W); SweetheartsSweethearts' is a musical theater production with music by Victor Herbert, lyrics by Robert B. Smith and book by Harry B. Smith and Fred De Gressac. Songs " Angelus" " The Cricket On The Hearth" " Every Lover Must Meet His Fate" " Jeannette And Her Little (Color)
• 1939Events January-June January 2 End of term for Frank Finley Merriam, 28th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Culbert Levy Olson. January 24 Earthquake kills 30. 000 in Chile about 50. 000 sq mi razed January 26 Falangists take Barcelona January 26 - Wuthering HeightsWuthering Heights is Emily Bronte's only novel. Published in 1847, it has become a classic of English literature, and has given rise to many adaptations, including several films, radio and television dramatisations, and a musical, as well as inspiring a h (B&W); Gone with the Wind (Color)