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The 10th Academy Awards were held on March 10, 1938 to honor films released in 1937, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California and hosted by Bob Burns.
The 10th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 10, 1938, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Comedian and musician Bob Burns played host, entertaining attendees with his signature homespun humor.
It was also the final year for the Best Dance Direction and Best Assistant Director categories, which were won by Hermes Pan (A Damsel in Distress’s “Fun House” number) and In Old Chicago’s Robert Webb respectively.
It was originally scheduled for March 3rd, 1938 at the Biltmore Hotel, but was postponed until the 10th due to heavy flooding in Los Angeles. It was the final year for two categories: Best Dance Direction and Best Assistant Director. It introduced a new special award, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
Many of the major Oscar winners in 1938 were repeat winners: Frank Capra (with his third Best Director award), Spencer Tracy (with his second Best Actor award), Bette Davis (with her second Best Actress award), Walter Brennan (with his second Best Supporting Actor award), and Walt Disney (with his seventh Best Short Subject: Cartoon award).
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Feb 22, 2023 · From 1935 to 1937, the Academy Awards for Best Dance Direction rewarded the choreographers behind the most memorable and awe-inspiring dance numbers in film. It was a category that celebrated the perfect blend of music, movement, and storytelling, showcasing the creativity and passion of the filmmakers.
