Documentary

This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel, Fay Bainter, Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Sinclair Lewis, and more, with host Bob Hope.

Credits

Carey WilsonCommentator - as Oscar statuette (voice)

Janet GaynorSelf (archive footage)

Emil JanningsSelf (archive footage)

Mary PickfordSelf (archive footage)

Warner BaxterSelf (archive footage)