Movie

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

“Everybody wants Oscar!”

★ 6.3(3)194017m

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Good to know

Release date: 1940-07-31
Runtime: 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

About Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards is a 1940 movie in the Documentary genre, starring Carey Wilson, Janet Gaynor and Emil Jannings. It has a runtime of 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cavalcade of the Academy Awards in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel and more, with host Bob Hope.

Cast

Carey Wilson

Commentator - as Oscar statuette (voice)

Janet Gaynor

Self (archive footage)

Emil Jannings

Self (archive footage)

Mary Pickford

Self (archive footage)

Warner Baxter

Self (archive footage)

Norma Shearer

Self

George Arliss

Self (archive footage)

Marie Dressler

Self (archive footage)

Lionel Barrymore

Self (archive footage)

Helen Hayes

Self (archive footage)

Fredric March

Self (archive footage)

Katharine Hepburn

Self (archive footage)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cavalcade of the Academy Awards in Canada?+

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cavalcade of the Academy Awards on Netflix?+

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Cavalcade of the Academy Awards?+

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards has a runtime of 17 minutes (17 minutes).

Who stars in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards?+

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards stars Carey Wilson, Janet Gaynor, Emil Jannings, Mary Pickford and Warner Baxter.

When did Cavalcade of the Academy Awards come out?+

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards is a 1940 movie.

What genre is Cavalcade of the Academy Awards?+

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards is Documentary film.