Oscars Host 2005

Oscars Host 2005

Oscars Host 2005

The first-ever Oscars were awarded on May 16, 1929 in the Blossom Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was for films released from August 1, 1927 and August 1, 1928. The winners of the Academy Awards were announced three months in advance of the evening and given their awards at the dinner.

The evening was hosted by famed swashbuckling actor Douglas Fairbanks and legendary director Cecil B. de Mille. The ceremony was not broadcast over the radio and was by invitation only. At this time, films featured written captions rather than synchronized sound, and during this Academy Awards' presentation, an award for Best Writing: Titles was given for achievement in producing the narration that accompanied films. The winner was title writer John Farnham, and that was the only year the award was given.

1929 Best Picture Oscar

The 1929 Best Picture Academy Award was given in two categories, the overall production award similar to the modern Best Picture Oscar and an award given for the most Artistic Production.