11th Annual Academy Awards Coverage (1939)
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- Date of Ceremony: Thursday, February 23, 1939
- For films released in: 1938
- Location: Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, California
As the world was gripped by uncertainty and war clouds started to build over Europe, the Academy Awards entered their second decade.
The 11th ceremony, which had no official host, took place at the Biltmore Hotel. The nominations included the first foreign language film to be nominated for Best Picture, Grand Illusion.
We have all the results for the big night.
Heading into the ceremony, the following film(s) had five or more nominations:
- You Can't Take It with You: 7
- Alexander's Ragtime Band: 6
- Jezebel: 5
- Four Daughters: 5
- Merrily We Live: 5
- Boys Town: 5