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56 min
Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Enjoy this week’s episode! Up Next: The Guns of Navarone (1961) directed by J. Lee Thompson You can find more info on the show as well as the full film list and watch order on our…
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50 min
Fanny (1961) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
What is a musical without it’s musical numbers? Does it carry the same weight? Does it fail in what it set out to do? Does it even matter when two greats, Maurice Chevallier and Ch…
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51 min
1952 Oscar Ceremony Episode – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Rather than a long synopsis of what the episode will be (because let’s be real, you already know!) I would like to thank you all for your patience with us in getting this episode o…
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51 min
Quo Vadis (1951) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Swords and Sandals returns to OUTAO! But while many films in this genre rely on the tale of a hero, this movie finds it’s footing in it’s visuals alone. Without the hero narrative,…
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47 min
Decision Before Dawn (1951) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
War movies are one of the most overdone genres in the business. Themes of antiwar, the human condition, and heroism are plentiful. But every now and then we see a unique story that…
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50 min
An American in Paris (1951) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Gene Kelly puts a smile on his face with his enormous…tap dance skills! It’s been a while since we covered a musical on the show, and this one will definitely hold us over for a bi…
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1 h 03
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Vivien Leigh is the absolute heart and soul of this movie. Vivien. Leigh. Not Marlon Brando. Vivien LEIGH. Now that that’s out of the way, join us this episode while we break down…
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1 h 04
A Place in the Sun (1951) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
A man torn between two women, two lives, and two fates. A Place in the Sun is often forgotten, but it was one of the most popular films released at the time. The performances are o…
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1 h 04
1942 Oscar Ceremony Episode – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Just a few months after the U.S. entered into World War II, the Academy tried to keep a bit of normalcy (in spite of their president’s requests) by continuing with their ceremony.…
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53 min
The Maltese Falcon (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Humphrey Bogart is one of the most recognizable stars of the golden age of Hollywood. The final line of the film, delivered in Bogart’s signature style not only is one of the great…
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48 min
The Little Foxes (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Bette Davis is back! Here at Once Upon a Time at the Oscars we are always thrilled to talk about the legend herself, and this week is no exception. With a wonderfully villainous pe…
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1 h 07
Suspicion (1941) feat. Marg of TheOldMovieLady – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
We're thrilled to present a very special guest this week, creator of TheOldMovieLady and lover of classic Hollywood, Marg! We discuss yet another Hitchcock classic, and Marg comes…
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58 min
Sergeant York (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
In a time where heroes are seen as caped crusaders and colorful costumed fighters, it's rare that a real life figure gets an opportunity to shine on the big screen. Even harder sti…
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48 min
One Foot in Heaven (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
!941 is a great year for movies! But not every film nominated this year can be wonderful. Perhaps this story of preacher, William Spence is the example this year? In a year where C…
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How Green Was My Valley (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
John Ford films have been the topic of our show now three times, more than any other director's films. One of the most celebrated American director's of all time, we return to his…
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55 min
Hold Back the Dawn (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Ever find yourself pleasantly surprised by what you think will be a mediocre movie? The easiest way to do that is to watch a movie you don't know was written by the great Billy Wil…
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54 min
Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
If you found yourself in the afterlife before it was your time to go, would you revel in the chance to play with the cosmic reality that is now yours? Or would you try to get back…
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1 h 05
Citizen Kane (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
A young artist was given the chance of a lifetime. Full creative control, a tremendous budget, authority to hire whoever he pleased, and he worked magic. Citizen Kane is on every m…
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1 h 05
Blossoms in the Dust (1941) – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
Greer Garson is one of the most celebrated actresses of all time by the Academy. With 7 total nominations, she was one of America's biggest box office draws in the 1940's. Blossoms…
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42 min
1930/1931 Oscar Ceremony Episode – Once Upon a Time at the Oscars
The 4th Academy Awards were full of history making wins and achievements. Youngest nominees, highest number of nominees and much more are takeaways from this earlier Oscar Ceremony…