Oscars Archival Footage

Oscars Archival Footage

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosts its annual Oscars ceremony, celebrating film excellence. Notable figures like Jimmy Stewart and Jane Wyman attend, while some stars, such as Judy Holliday and Jose Ferrer, are absent. Ethel Barrymore and Helen Hayes accept awards on behalf of absent winners. Josephine Hall wins Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Harvey'. The event is a significant Hollywood tradition, bringing joy and recognition to the film industry.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are some of the notable attendees mentioned at the Academy Awards ceremony?

Jimmy Stewart, Jane Wyman, Greg Baltzer

Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Morgan Freeman

Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accepted the Best Actress award on behalf of Judy Holliday?

Jane Wyman

Helen Hayes

Ethel Barrymore

Marta Torren

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor was unable to attend the ceremony, leading Helen Hayes to accept the award on their behalf?

Jeff Chandler

Greg Baltzer

Jimmy Stewart

Jose Ferrer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in 'Harvey'?

Ethel Barrymore

Marta Torren

Josephine Hall

Jane Wyman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What film is mentioned as bringing happiness over the past seven years?

The Wizard of Oz

Harvey

Gone with the Wind

Casablanca