10 Unheard Facts About OSCARS You Definitely Didn’t Know

Annual Academy awards or popularly known as The Oscars is well known for honoring the cinematic success in the film industry. Have a look at few of the unknown facts about The Oscars-

1. The first Oscars were held at the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on May 16, 1929.

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2. Somber biopic or weighty drama movies are more favorable to win a Best Picture.

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3. The price of guest tickets for the first Academy awards was mere $5.

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4. The Academy likes to hand out fake Oscars before the show.

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5. The Oscar weighs 8.5 pounds.

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6. Greer Garson gave the longest acceptance speech of nearly six minutes long.

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7. Kevin O’Connell has been nominated 20 times without even a single victory.

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8. John Lasseter dresses his Awards in Barbie clothes.

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9. Stage musicals songs are not qualified for a Best Song Oscar.

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10. Cate Blanchett was the first person to win an Oscar for playing an Oscar winner.

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