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: Held on May 16, 1929 , at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in front of around 270 guests.

: Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Oscars

: Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the gold-plated figure depicts a knight holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film. 🗳️ How the Voting Works : Held on May 16, 1929 , at

: The awards reached living rooms nationwide starting in 1953, pivoting the event into a massive cultural celebration. : Held on May 16