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And the Oscar Goes To...

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  • TV Movie
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The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.

And the Oscar Goes To... is a documentary TV movie that premiered on February 1, 2014, exploring the fascinating history of the Academy Awards from their founding in 1927 to their emergence as Hollywood's most prestigious honor. The film traces how Louis B. Mayer and other industry leaders created the Academy as a professional organization, and how the gold statuette became synonymous with cinematic excellence within just two years.

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When did And the Oscar Goes To... release?

The documentary premiered on February 1, 2014.

What is the film about?

It documents the history of the Academy Awards, beginning with the Academy's founding in 1927 by Louis B. Mayer and other Hollywood leaders, and how the Oscar statuette became the film industry's most coveted prize by 1929.

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As a TV movie that premiered in 2014, it may be available through cable on-demand services or streaming platforms that carry documentary content, though availability varies by region and platform.

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