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Film History - Daily

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Film History Daily is your daily dose of cinematic nostalgia and fascinating Hollywood lore. Each episode delves into the significant events, groundbreaking releases, and iconic moments that occurred in the world of cinema. From the birth of legendary actors and directors to the premieres of classic films that shaped the industry, "Perfect for film buffs, casual moviegoers, and anyone who loves a good story,Tune in every day for your fix of Hollywood glamour, cinematic milestones, and the incredible

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3:56

Gone with the Wind Sweeps 1940 Oscars

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2026/02/27

# February 27, 1940: "Gone with the Wind" Sweeps the Academy AwardsOn February 27, 1940, the 12th Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Coconut Grove nightclub in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and it became one of the most legendary nights in Oscar history. David O. Selznick's epic Civil War romance **"Gone with the Wind"** dominated the evening in spectacular fashion, winning an unprecedented eight competitive Academy Awards plus two honorary awards.The film's triumph was historic on

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4:27

Snow White Crashes Rain Man's Oscar Sweep Night

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2026/02/26

# The Night Hollywood Held Its Breath: The 61st Academy Awards (February 26, 1989)On February 26, 1989, the film industry witnessed one of the most memorable and controversial Oscar ceremonies in Academy Awards history at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.The evening began with what many consider the most catastrophic opening number ever to grace the Oscar stage: a cringe-inducing musical sequence featuring Rob Lowe performing a duet of "Proud Mary" with Snow White (yes, the Disney character,

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3:41

Hattie McDaniel Breaks the Color Barrier at Oscars

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2026/02/25

# The Night Hollywood Held Its Breath: The 1940 Academy AwardsOn February 25, 1940, the Ambassador Hotel's Coconut Grove nightclub in Los Angeles hosted the 12th Academy Awards ceremony, and it turned out to be one of the most politically charged and emotionally resonant Oscar nights in the ceremony's history.The evening belonged to **"Gone with the Wind,"** David O. Selznick's sprawling Civil War epic that would sweep eight competitive awards (plus two honorary ones). But the real drama unfolded

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3:39

When Hollywood Got It Right February 1982

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2026/02/24

# The Night That Changed Award Shows Forever: February 24, 1982On February 24, 1982, the 54th Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, and it became one of the most memorable Oscar nights in cinema history—for all the right reasons.This was the evening when **"Chariots of Fire"** shocked Hollywood by winning Best Picture, defeating the heavily favored "Reds" (Warren Beatty's ambitious epic about the Russian Revolution) and "On Golden Pond" (the sentimental

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3:29

Cher Wins Oscar for Moonstruck in Legendary Gown

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2026/02/23

# February 23, 1988: The Night Hollywood Fell in Love with Cher (Again)On February 23, 1988, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles hosted the 60th Academy Awards, and it became the night that Cher Sarkisian—pop icon, fashion rebel, and Hollywood's perpetual wild child—ascended to the pinnacle of cinematic respectability by winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in *Moonstruck*.The victory was delicious in its irony. Here was Cher, a woman who had been dismissed by critics for years

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4:19

Roberto Benigni's Unforgettable Oscar Win and...

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2026/02/22

# The Oscars' Biggest Surprise: February 22, 1999On February 22, 1999, cinema history witnessed one of the most unexpected and delightful upsets in Academy Awards history when Roberto Benigni won Best Actor for his performance in "Life is Beautiful" (La vita è bella) at the 71st Academy Awards ceremony held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles.What made this moment so extraordinary wasn't just the win itself, but the sheer, unbridled joy that erupted from the Italian actor-director. When

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3:53

Hattie McDaniel Breaks Barriers at 1940 Oscars

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2026/02/21

# The Night Hollywood Held Its Breath: February 21, 1940On February 21, 1940, something extraordinary happened in Los Angeles that would ripple through cinema history for decades to come. On this chilly winter evening, the 12th Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Coconut Grove nightclub in The Ambassador Hotel, and it was the night that *Gone with the Wind* swept through the Oscars like Sherman through Georgia.But the real historic moment came when Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress

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Fellini's Creative Crisis Becomes Cinematic Masterpiece

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2026/02/20

# February 20, 1963: The Premiere of Fellini's "8½"On February 20, 1963, Federico Fellini's masterpiece "8½" premiered in Italy, forever changing the landscape of cinema and establishing itself as one of the most influential films in the history of the medium.The film arrived at a curious moment in Fellini's career. After the international success of "La Dolce Vita" (1960), the Italian maestro found himself paralyzed by creative anxiety and uncertain about his next project. Rather than fight this

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4:04

Tom and Jerry's First Cartoon Debut 1940

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2026/02/19

# February 19, 1940: Tom and Jerry Make Their Debut! 🐱🐭On February 19, 1940, one of the most iconic rivalries in animation history burst onto movie screens when **"Puss Gets the Boot"** premiered in theaters. This was the very first Tom and Jerry cartoon, though interestingly, the characters weren't even called Tom and Jerry yet – the cat was named "Jasper" and the mouse was called "Jinx"!Created by the legendary animation duo **William Hanna and Joseph Barbera** at MGM's cartoon studio, this

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3:26

On the Waterfront Wraps Production in Hoboken

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2026/02/18

# February 18, 1954: The Night "On the Waterfront" Wrapped ProductionOn February 18, 1954, Elia Kazan called "cut" for the final time on the Hoboken, New Jersey waterfront, wrapping production on what would become one of cinema's most influential and controversial masterpieces: **"On the Waterfront."**The film's 36-day shooting schedule had been grueling, tense, and electric. Marlon Brando, already a sensation from "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Wild One," brought his revolutionary Method

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3:47

The Godfather's Revolutionary New York Premiere 1972

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2026/02/17

# February 17, 1972: The Godfather Premieres in New York CityOn February 17, 1972, one of the most legendary films in cinema history had its world premiere at the Loews State Theatre in New York City. Francis Ford Coppola's **The Godfather** would go on to revolutionize the gangster genre and become a cultural touchstone that still resonates over five decades later.The journey to this premiere had been absolutely tumultuous. Paramount Pictures was in financial trouble and desperately needed a hit,

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3:49

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Debuts in Theaters

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2026/02/16

# February 16, 1989: The Night Bill & Ted Made HistoryOn February 16, 1989, a most excellent adventure began when **"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"** was released in theaters across America, introducing the world to two of cinema's most lovably dim-witted philosophers and inadvertently creating a cultural phenomenon that would echo through the decades.The film starred a young Keanu Reeves as Ted "Theodore" Logan and Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston, Esquire—two aspiring rock musicians from San

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3:46

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Turns 35

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2026/02/15

# February 15, 1989: The Day Bill & Ted Taught Us to Be Excellent to Each OtherOn February 15, 1989, a most triumphant sci-fi comedy burst onto American movie screens that would become one of the most quotable and beloved cult classics of the late 1980s: **"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure."**This time-traveling romp starred a young Keanu Reeves as Ted "Theodore" Logan and Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston, Esquire—two gloriously dim-witted but lovable high school slackers from San Dimas, California,

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3:55

Roger Corman's Bloody Valentine Gangster Film Premieres

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2026/02/14

# The St. Valentine's Day Massacre Premieres (February 14, 1967)On February 14, 1967, 20th Century Fox released **"The St. Valentine's Day Massacre"** in theaters—perfectly timed for Valentine's Day, though this certainly wasn't your typical romantic date movie! Directed by Roger Corman, this violent gangster film chronicled one of the most infamous crimes in American history: the brutal 1929 Chicago mob hit that left seven men dead in a garage on North Clark Street.What makes this release date so

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3:12

Hollywood Walk of Fame Opens With 1,558 Stars

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2026/02/13

# February 13, 1960: The Hollywood Walk of Fame Gets Its First StarOn this date in 1960, something magical happened on Hollywood Boulevard that would become one of the most iconic symbols of entertainment history: the official completion and dedication of the Hollywood Walk of Fame!While the first star had technically been placed in August 1958 (belonging to actress Joanne Woodward), February 13, 1960 marked the grand completion ceremony when the Walk of Fame officially opened to the public with

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3:58

Wes Craven's Last House on the Left Revolutionizes...

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2026/02/12

# February 12, 1973: The Last House on the Left Opens and Changes Horror ForeverOn February 12, 1973, a film that would simultaneously revolt audiences and revolutionize horror cinema slithered into theaters: **Wes Craven's "The Last House on the Left."**This wasn't just another horror movie premiere—it was a cultural hand grenade that exploded the boundaries of what American horror could show and say. Produced for a mere $87,000, this brutal exploitation film marked the directorial debut of Wes

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4:06

Hollywood's First Oscars Last Just Fifteen Minutes

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2026/02/11

# February 11, 1929: The First Academy Awards CeremonyOn February 11, 1929, Hollywood gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles for what would become one of the entertainment industry's most prestigious traditions—though nobody at the time could have predicted just how iconic it would become. This was the very first Academy Awards ceremony, and it was a decidedly different affair from the glitzy, multi-hour television spectacle we know today.The entire event lasted approximately fifteen

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3:53

Tom and Jerry's First Chase Begins February 1940

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2026/02/10

# February 10, 1940: The Day Tom and Jerry First Chased Into Cinema HistoryOn February 10, 1940, a cat and mouse forever changed the landscape of animated comedy when **"Puss Gets the Boot"** premiered in theaters. This seemingly innocuous cartoon short marked the debut of the most famous feuding duo in animation history: Tom and Jerry (though they weren't called that yet – the cat was "Jasper" and the mouse was "Jinx" in this first outing).Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera at MGM's

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4:30

McCarthy's Speech and the Hollywood Blacklist Era

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2026/02/09

# The Night That Changed Cinema Forever: February 9, 1950On February 9, 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy delivered his infamous speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, claiming to have a list of Communist Party members working in the State Department. While this might seem like purely political history, this date marked a seismic shift that would devastate Hollywood and forever change American cinema.The ripple effects hit Hollywood like a tidal wave. The Hollywood Blacklist, which had begun tentatively in

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3:28

Joanne Woodward Gets First Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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2026/02/08

# February 8, 1960: The Hollywood Walk of Fame Receives Its First StarOn February 8, 1960, Hollywood officially began immortalizing its greatest talents in concrete and brass when the first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The inaugural honoree? Joanne Woodward, the acclaimed actress who had recently won an Academy Award for her riveting portrayal of a woman with multiple personality disorder in "The Three Faces of Eve" (1957).What makes this moment particularly delightful is that

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